Coup process initiated in Sri Lanka?

Feb 17 2012

Coup process initiated in Sri Lanka? 

The opposition party led by Ranil is engaged in violent propaganda in public meetings.  Protests are being triggered in South of Sri Lanka.  North and East are still recovering from the war loss.  NE is not ready for any sort of anti-government voicing now.  They may be free; they've paid a hefty price in the past for voicing their democratic views.  I'm sure NE people wouldn't want to interfere in a national policy yet.  Soon time if protest and violence spreads throughout the island, then Tamil people will join the momentum as their heart is very genuine in protecting the national and cultural integrity.

Sri Lanka has increased the price of oil recently which had triggered wide range of protests.  Sri Lanka has many reasons to raise the price of oil.  It is not the interest of the Government officials to increase the living costs at this junction.  The current government is busy tackling many issues in all fronts of Sri Lanka.  Ever since the defeat of LTTE militarily, SL is undergoing tough economical battle.  Nation was doing much better in global arena before the defeat of LTTE.  Isolation of the LTTE had brought many overdue problems to the doorsteps of Sri Lanka.  All previous governments had hit the snooze button on the issues.  They’ve all come back at the same time.

Sri Lanka as a whole is under threat.  It seems US had sent a strong warning signal to SL last week.  SL needs US clearance for its oil shortage yet to be faced by the country.  Refineries in SL cannot handle oil from other countries, and if US decides to put a ban on Iranian dealings then as a country we are screwed.  Of course, US could have provided an easily solution to this small nation, yet it decided to send a strong warning signal to the country.  Whatever that issue was it is not good for the country as a whole.  Maybe US want to see Rajapakshe’s family leave the office.  I don't think US would care whether it was Ranil or Rajapakshe family that’s ruling the country. There is some sort of a policy change towards Sri Lanka recently in global arena.  I don’t think it’s related to human rights violation or war crimes.  I don’t believe those are the factors, because USA and the other countries were watching the war right from their office via satellite.  The war progressed more than a year; US knew exactly how it was conducted.  Their interests weren’t to neither avoid nor verify if war is conducted properly.  Their interests were to bring an end to the war.  They could have seen war crimes or human rights violations all along, yet they stayed silenced.  So I’m sure war crime or human rights issues are not behind the recent policy change towards Sri Lanka.  The policy of the US does seem to have the blessing of India.  It wouldn't be possible for US to step in and send strong warning signal to Sri Lanka without the gates being opened by India.

Ranil's party had lost the election with an overwhelming defeat by Rajapakshe’s party. They don't have the right to carry forward mandates of the people in violent manners.  We are third world country, education is what we need. We need to educate people and let them know why such prices are higher.  If we all stand together, a foreign country cannot bully us. 

JVP and TNA are joining hands to go against the ruling government.  TNA was representing the interest of the Tamil people, and promised to campaign for political freedom for the Tamil people.  They are still being elected for the sole reason of them being aligned with the LTTE’s policies.  LTTE is dismantled; people have put TNA in their heart assuming LTTE policies are being carried by TNA.  If people realize TNA has dropped LTTE's mandates, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Rajapakshe getting full support in the Tamil districts.  Tamil people never gave mandate to TNA to overthrow the ruling government.  Their mandate was clear, to find meaningful political solution for Tamil speaking people of Sri Lanka.  If TNA joins hand with opposition in overthrowing the government, and if they do succeed, what is next? TNA going to negotiate a political solution from Ranil?  If that was the case, then TNA is just a political party and must be treated by the people as political party alone.   People should wipe out any dream assuming TNA is carrying forward LTTE’s policies.  TNA should back away and keep low in this issue.  They must not join hands with anyone in overthrowing any elected officials.  If they do that now, they will do it against if Tamil people have to be punished by someone.  If they do want to contribute, then they should align themselves with the ruling government and fight off the enemy at the gate first. 

Ranil using the rising of the oil price as a slogan to create turmoil is a joke.  He was well educated, he should have projected that oil and living cost in Sri Lanka would be on the rise after the embargo on Iranian Central bank by US.  In fact, he should have joined hands with ruling party to negotiate something with the US in finding alternative.  People are tired and exhausted, doesn't mean overthrowing the government is a solution that can be pushed onto the people of Sri Lanka.  If Ranil believes that Rajapakshe is misleading the people and must be stopped, then campaign on that at the next election.  Don't try to create a turmoil based on the current foreign policy changes and the interests of first world countries.

I think it's time all citizens of Sri Lanka stay united to chase away the greed and evil players standing at the gate.  Maybe Rajapakse won't deliver anything to the Tamil people, that don’t mean we have the right to destroy the future generations’ prosperity.  If we don’t stay united now, we will pave a road for our children to suffer economically.

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