Janaka betrayed by his loyalists!

 Friday, 26 December 2014 

Matale district MP Janaka Bandara Tennakoon, lands minister of the Rajapaksa regime, had not left the government to join the opposition due to the mediation of two of his coordinating secretaries Nazar Ismail and Thamras, the duo claimed a few days ago.

Visiting ‘Maharaja Palace’ luxury restaurant in front of Colombo’s Royal College along with several government politicians, these two had explained to them how they had prevented Janaka from defection.

According to them, wealthy racketeer businessman Tiru Nadesan had gone to Janaka’s Matale home one day on the order of minister Basil Rajapaksa, and told him that the minister was in Matale to meet him. At that moment, several opposition politicians were due to meet Janaka. A frightened Janaka told Nadesan that he could not meet him today as he had to go out on an urgent matter, and to meet Nazar or Thamras for any requirement.

Janaka introduced Nazar and Thamras to Nadesan. It was through these two that Nadesan had given money to Janaka. The minister has stressed that even if he did not cross over, he would continue to criticize the government. Minister Basil has agreed to that.

The duo was asked as to how much Nadesan had given Janaka, but they only said it was less than what was mentioned in websites. Anyhow, the money he received was barely enough for Janaka to pay back his dues. Nazar and Thamras have said that Janaka has more reasons which prevent him from joining the opposition, which they had used against him to subdue him.

“90% of the government ministers are willing to join the opposition. But, if they do that, they can get arrested within 24 hours, for which the president has the necessary evidence. Everyone is afraid. That is why they are remaining even unwillingly,” the two coordinating secretaries have told the government politicians.