Thursday, November 12, 2015

Avant Garde Packs Revoked: Beginning of the Real Justice

Yesterday it was by the AGMS. Tomorrow it should not be taken by another wolf disguised as meek sheep. Let the Sri Lanka Navy play a responsible role, and support the state trust. This should not be yet another game of goblins!

EDITORIAL

(November 12, 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) The justice loving people of our motherland must have been inspired upon hearing the news of the bold presentation made by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, on the unlawful activities of the Avant Garde Maritime Service (AGMS), a private entity which enjoyed the impunity offered by the government of Mahinda Rajapaksa to represents Sri Lanka on maritime security and business, yesterday. Therefore, President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision on the relevant subject is delightfully exemplary of his leadership. Thank you! Mr. President.

Meanwhile we have noted the strange silence sustained by the Justice Minister, which is nothing but a cunning trick to maintain the portfolio, during the meeting. Later, we’ve learnt, that he has whispered to some of his closest associates, the “real intention” of the interest parties on this issue is none other than to take over the business. Therefore, “those parties are conspiring to sabotage the ‘patriotic’ intermediate role played by the AGMS,” he nodded.

Well, it could be true. But does it meant, the country should not continue the investigation on the unlawful activities by the AGMS? Sincerely not. The reputation of the government relies on such a landmark issue, and the government must take this opportunity seriously, not only to revoke the packs signed but also to convict the culprits without delay. Justice delayed is justice denied.

Justice is all about fairness. If the person who is responsible for justice in the nation, bawls while irrationally accusing others to undermine the investigative process, then it is a serious matter of concern to the leaders. Which leader would like to go home with reputation of being corrupt after his respective tenure in the office? Which leader would like to safeguard the person who is strategically eradicating the reputation of the government?

However, the Justice Minister has firmly stated that he has no intention to resign whatsoever. While speaking to the local media he announced, “no matter what they say, I’m not suffering from a mental disorder to relinquish my portfolio”. It is an interesting argument to secure his portfolio.

According to him relinquish his portfolio is none-other than but a result of a mental disorder. Does it meant, any politicians in this country can spend public money and time to defend their personal clients, while being representative the ruling government?

What we believe is that the issue on AGMS is not merely a political ring tone, but it has very much to do with the national issues of the nation. The issues is much deeper than it appeared on the public domain. There is no doubt, the revenue by re-deploying the Sea Marshals will be reduced as the High Risk Area on the sea has been reduced.

However, the straight forward question by the President to the Navy Commander and his straight forward answer on responsibility, strengthen the principles of the good governance.

We, congratulate the Navy Commander for his extensive role in restoring the dignity of the service, and other irresponsible parties who were involved in the investigative process on this very issue of the country. Apparently, we believe it will benefit the ordinary citizen of this island nation.