Lawyer cum TNA MP Sumanthiran asks people to defy law

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By Sheain Fernandopulle

COLOMBO (Daily Mirror) - While saying that people must take to the streets against the mismanagement of the economy, TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran said people should be ready to rally together even in defiance of existing legal restrictions.

The MP asserted that it is imperative for individuals to express their discontent through demonstrations.

"It's high time for people to demonstrate their agitation more than ever, as this government has brought people to their knees," he stressed.

"The present state of affairs may even compel us to say that people should voice their grievances against the government, even if it means breaking the law," the MP added.

Comments - 26

Mohhandev Tuesday, 07 November 2023 05:56 PM

Yes true first people must rise up against terror promotion of tie coat criminals

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Sivalingam Tuesday, 07 November 2023 05:58 PM

Bunch of terrorists money launderers misleading the poor Tamils.

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Hg Tuesday, 07 November 2023 06:01 PM

This man is trying to do what Prabhakaran could not do by an armed struggle. Joke is he is trying to get Sinhalse people to do that.

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Vis Tuesday, 07 November 2023 06:04 PM

why dont you fast to death like Thileepan to show your true dedication to people and country...

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J Dias Tuesday, 07 November 2023 06:08 PM

He was the failed Lawyer whom Ranjan appointed to defend him in the contempt of Judges case in which Ranjan lost and went to prison.

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Late Cut Tuesday, 07 November 2023 06:15 PM

Mr Sumanthiran, first open a tax file and start paying your taxes. If you dont want to pay 36% at least pay at 24%. We are sick of the entire 225 1 and that includes you too. Before coming into politics you were respected but now you too are just like all of them, a bullshitter.

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Be Fair Tuesday, 07 November 2023 06:39 PM

What I didn't have last year, I have this year. At least I have some confidence in this President. But not necessarily that I support him. my Family and I have to Survive

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Jayantha Tuesday, 07 November 2023 06:48 PM

It will happen soon with the way rw joker is doing

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Potta Harry Tuesday, 07 November 2023 06:53 PM

While urging people to be against the government and come to the road, he represents to defend the goons in Parliament at the courts.

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Sri Wickrema Tuesday, 07 November 2023 06:56 PM

Even the IMF has made strong recommendations to take stern actions against the unprecedented corruption now taking place. RW is no more Mr Clean.

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Sam Silva Tuesday, 07 November 2023 07:36 PM

People do not want to have another aragalya or take the streets because of the consequences they had to confront for months. The people who are advocating such move does not affect them and they are using others as their genie pigs.

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Tilak Tuesday, 07 November 2023 08:12 PM

It's easy for him to say... the country will suffer.. like last year.

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People Tuesday, 07 November 2023 08:16 PM

Well Said Sumanthiran! The people are not asking for freebees like before. However, Taxing the skin out of normal people to sustain comfort for Parliamentarians is toxic misgovernance by a President who was never elected by the people and a absolutely corrupt govt run by by a bunch of thugs.

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Gamarala Tuesday, 07 November 2023 08:40 PM

True. I have to pay 3% 18% VAT when buying an Apartment and the construction industry is further buried. VAT on VAT. No concessions for people who pay income taxes. These lawmakers sure must go to hell. Dont know if I am to take to the streets or to the moon.

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wickrama wijayasiri Tuesday, 07 November 2023 08:42 PM

Well said Mr Sumanthiran. Dump your fossilised leader with old thinking. Join the common man disregarding ethnic issues. People may even elect you as the Prez. if you are honest and seen as working for all

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Prasad walikada Tuesday, 07 November 2023 10:45 PM

Totally agreed

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wickrama wijayasiri Tuesday, 07 November 2023 08:43 PM

Well said Mr Sumanthiran. Dump your fossilised leader with old thinking. Join the common man disregarding ethnic issues. People may even elect you as the Prez. if you are honest and seen as working for all

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Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 07 November 2023 09:10 PM

Beneath the suggestion is the cruel intention to make people suffer more.

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Premadasa Tuesday, 07 November 2023 10:10 PM

This fellow did not make any such speech in any public platform , so how come this is coming as news . If I told something to my friend , can that be a news story in a national paper. It looks some one is propping up this unimportant guy Summanthiran.

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joshua Tuesday, 07 November 2023 10:26 PM

You do it first and then we will follow. We are not your servants to do what you want

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Shiv Tuesday, 07 November 2023 11:01 PM

Actually this president has done more than most other presidents combined. Perhaps ranking in the likes of MR initially where he won the war against terrorists. But then we all know what MR did. Can't say the same about RW right now but done better than most others, especially under the circumstances. As for sumanthiran, he'll never do well in politics. This is the 21st century sumanthiran, your petty political plans don't work with the new generation. Come clean with genuine plans for the country's future , doesn't matter for us if you are Tamil or whatever your generation called yourselves, for us we are Sri Lankan and only need the best for our future and our families.

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Anton Tuesday, 07 November 2023 11:19 PM

He is the only well educated MP in the parliament. Liked by people all over the world. A respected gentleman. However , where ever humanity exist jealousy exist. I can see that reading the comments.

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THE TRUTH N,V, Wednesday, 08 November 2023 12:00 AM

WHAT IS SAID IS IMPORTANT. NOT THE PERSON BEING TOLD. (( THE MISMANAGEMENT THE COUNTRY . THE ECONOMY, THE DEMOCRACY,))

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Kevin Wednesday, 08 November 2023 06:42 AM

When the state abuses the law to suit its agenda, yes, then the people need to ignore the law if needed and kick the govt out

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manjula pathiranage Wednesday, 08 November 2023 08:45 AM

yes, indeed a good suggestion

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VJ Wednesday, 08 November 2023 09:39 AM

Is he suggesting a disobedience campaign like the Ghandhian style? There was no mention about tax in his statement. In this country, a protest against the government is breaking the law.

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