Could It Be Lust For Power?
By Easwaran Rutnam and Ashanthi Warunasuriya-Wednesday, July 08, 2015
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Medamulana, J R Jayawardhana, R Premadasa, D B Wijetunga and Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumarathunga
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s attempt to return to power and seek a third term in office, though not as President, has raised eyebrows both here and overseas.
Historically, no Sri Lankan President has attempted to make a return to politics after two terms in office, especially as Prime Minister.
The unique nature of the current scenario is that Rajapaksa is trying to make a comeback after being defeated on January eighth this year when he tried to secure a mandate for a third term in office.
