I have no faith in astrologers- Maithri
December 18, 2014
Opposition Common Candidate Maithripala Sirisena while addressing an election rally expressed that he has no faith or belief in astrologers or personal horoscopes.
He also accused the astrologers of scaring the general public by spreading false rumors. “Now some astrologers attempt to tell omens on me. They would tell you nothing, but lies,” he added.
Maithripala also challenged President Mahinda Rajapaksa for an open debate on the topic ‘Good good governance principles and democracy.’ “I invite the President to have the debate with me on 1 January, 2015” he said.
Quoting some news stories published in media recently, he also pointed out that he never said he would restrict President Rajapaksa from leaving the country. “My point was that no one who engaged in frauds, misuse of government property, or corruption would not be allowed to leave the county, under our ruling,” Maithripala added.
Responding to a recent allegation raised by the President of his failure to probably maintain the Health Ministry, he accused the President of appointing his (President’s) allies and friends to the higher posts of the Ministry, what he explains as an alleged conspiracy to sabotage his works.
MR Defends His Sons’ Private Choppers And Royal Horses
December 18, 2014
An irked President Rajapaksa fiercely defended his sons’ private choppers and royal horses, adding that people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones at others.
Addressing a rally in Chilaw, President Rajapaksa seemed extremely upset as he spoke about the comments made by the Opposition about the luxurious lifestyles led by the Rajapaksa sons to which included details of their private helicopters and a specially imported horse from the Royal mews of the Buckingham Palace.
“They (the opposition) are defaming us. . .They seem to be extremely concerned about the helicopters I bought for my children and the horses. I would much rather my sons grew a liking to horse riding than for attempting to ride a DIG’s wife in Pasikudah,” he said in clear reference to assault allegations that were leveled at Maithripala Sirisena’s son few yes ago.
Despite claiming he is not one to sling mud at his opponents President Rajapaksa continued to say, “If I had such sons, I would be in deep trouble. . .”
Meanwhile, speaking at a gathering of lawyers he rejected allegations of his regime interfering with the judiciary.
“We have never interfered with the judiciary at any point. There is no Court in Sri Lanka that dances according to my tunes. We have never protected perpetrators of crimes,” he added.
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