Sri Lanka – Political Crisis Resolution

December 17, 2018

Sri Lanka – Political Crisis Resolution

Padmini Arhant

Congratulations! To citizens in Sri Lanka, Members of Parliament, Supreme Court and the reinstated Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe for restoring democracy that was under siege triggering constitutional crisis in the country.

These problems are unnecessarily created by political forces within and outside for vested interests with little or no concern on serious ramifications that affect the nation collectively besides promoting regional instability.

The art of destruction and demolition of democracy, stability and peace is the norm for such interventionists as they aim for chaos leading to political, economic and social meltdown.

Nonetheless, Sri Lanka’s vigilant and rational members in respective institutions have come forward and thwarted such malevolent efforts protecting democracy that was under assault.

Sri Lanka with severe economic problems having been through civil war and political unrest investing power and resources in normalizing conditions for all citizens leaving none behind is the priority.

Furthermore, transcending discrimination, ethnic disenfranchisement and isolation providing equal opportunity to all would guarantee solidarity and strength that are the fundamentals to democratic system.

Any infiltration to stir disturbance would fail as proved in Sri Lanka’s recent political turmoil for credibility, integrity and legitimacy ultimately stand the test of time and tumult.

My best wishes to Sri Lanka for peace, stability and positive development benefiting all citizens in the island nation.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant 

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Sri Lanka Politics – Mahinda Rajapakse lost No-Confidence Motion

November 14, 2018

Sri Lanka Politics

Padmini Arhant

Sri Lanka former President Mahinda Rajapakse usurped to power as Prime Minister lost no-confidence motion in Sri Lankan Parliament.  The 225 members assembly voted in favor of no-confidence on Mahinda Rajapakse led minority government.  President Maitripala Sirisena unconstitutionally dissolved legislature with Presidential decree shutting down Parliament.  President Sirisena’s undemocratic actions prompted Supreme Court intervention to restore legislature.  The Parliament then convened no-confidence vote delivering Mahinda Rajapakse’s ouster from Prime Minister post.

President Maitripala Sirisena violated constitution amendment prohibiting President to remove incumbent Prime Minister and furthermore closing Parliament at self-discretion without prior disclosure to Parliament Speaker Karu Jayasuriya was a serious breach of Parliamentary procedure.  President Sirisena’s impulsive undemocratic decisions caused unnecessary political turmoil in Sri Lanka.  President Sirisena’s appointment of Mahinda Rajapakse and subsequent steps from the Sri Lankan President were not without external forces blessings from neighbors viz. China and India as well as global syndicate offshore. 

President Maitripala Sirisena’s abuse of power since onset until now creates the requirement for the President to step down from office enabling the island nation much anticipated peace and stability.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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