MS-MR Saga: Injunction On Friday Evening Before Court Vacation
Sarath Wijesinghe
Is Democracy and Judiciary in crisis under Good Governance?
A Government should be democratic and Independent under Good Governance which is the standard expected by the IMF World Bank and similar worldwide NGO’s as a condition to provide funds to be utilized to promote development. They require accountability for the funds they provide and Independence of Judiciary in States they have chosen to monitor to have direct and indirect control over. Sri Lanka is a model democracy in Asia enjoying democratic rights and ideals since 1935. The JVP insurrection that killed over 60 000 youngsters and the LTTE Issue that claimed the lives of over 27000 soldiers and substantial number of of LTTE cadres and civilians are unfortunate black spots in the history not to be repeated at any cost. LTTE killed more Tamils than Sinhalese and conflicting reports are given as to the loss of lives- Some say it is around 100,000 including the civilians and soldiers. It is time for us to avoid any more conflicts and blood bathes as the country is now resolved and ready to embrace and practice democratic ideals which are not alien to us.
Election held on January 8th under Rajapaksa regime has been extremely peaceful and the transformation of power was exemplary. Rajapaksa came to know of the election results at midnight and left the official residence peacefully at 5.30 in the following morning. Sirisena promotes a new political culture based on reconciliation and harmony with all political groups. Rajapaksa is mooting development, national security and national pride and a political culture based on nationalism and love for the Nation. Good Governance will promote a good political culture to the citizens to lead a peaceful and prosperous life in dignity. Do we enjoy good governance today is the main moot issue to be decided at the main decision day of the century on 17th of August.
