LankaWeb Weekly Editorial

June 9th 2012

DespiteƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  the continued attempts by Tamil Diaspora around the world to drag down and discredit the President of Sri Lanka he is beimg hailed and acclaimed around the globe muchƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ to the chagrin of his antagonists.These apathetic demonstrators who gather around the world wheneverƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  Sri Lankan dignitaries or sports representations appear in aƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ pubic perspective at the highest level,ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ don’t ever want to give up what many see as acts of frustration and communal hatred which they accuse the Government of Sri Lanka as being responsible for but the fact of the matter is, it is their own transparencies through their actions and rhetoricƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ that are exposed that need to be broadcast around the world.

They portray themselves through their actions as a bunch of sore losers who have lost in a quest for an unattainable and incongruous objective namely to separate from a Sovereignity where they have neither legitimacy nor the head count to justify themselvesƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ even as a nominal minority as their is miniscule and dwindling by the day.

Add to this there are incoherent bleatings from some of their champions without a cause from across the Palk StraitƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ such as the likes of Vaiko, Jayalalitha and Karunanidhi et alƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ who incessantly crow like the one thatƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ was disposessed of his piece of cheese by a jackal. Karunanidhi’s cawingss in particular are becoming more voluminous and heaven knows for what reason? where he insists that Eelam will be achieved in Sri Lanka in the near future which of course is dementia on his part also comparable to the enemies of the state around the globe in their objectives andƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ many attempts to discredit the GOSL and its leadership. Despit all this the President ofƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  Sri Lanka in his inimitably tranquil manner gets about his business unflinchingly and with a smileƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ and all kudos to him!

That he was very warmly welcomed by the British establishment recently is indicative of the admiration and charisma he carries wherever he goes where all the while there has been a sea of protestorsƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  with their worthless and vain attempts to invite the attention to the worldƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ to what they attempt to portray as a darker side to President Rajapaksa, somethingƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ which they have failed miserably towards accomplishing! By attempting toƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ provokeƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ any animosities against the him and his entourageƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ they have merelyƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ have heapedƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  derision and ridicule on themselves whose protests fall mainly on deaf ears!

To add to their misery there are many revelations surfacing at this time of the likelihood of skullduggery and conspiratorial connivances orchestrated by many of their sympathisers against the Sri Lankan Administration,ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ at times amazinglyƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ from sources as high as the UN and various Western based news broadcasters including the infamous Channel 4 of the UK and they simply need to be asked to go to hell with their innuendo! or perhaps take their bleatings to Tamil Nadu where in all probabilitie they will have a better audience!

During his visit to the UKƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ The President andƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ First LadyƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ haveƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ beenƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ treated as is befittingƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ theƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  leadership of theƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ SovereignƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ Nation of Sri Lanka, with full recognition and the cordiality which has come even from the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh.ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ Not surprisinglyƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ it has beenƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ observed by many discerning sources ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ both in the UK and around the world thatƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ the relationship between Sri Lanka and Britain is getting stronger by the day.

On this particular visit the President has been observed in a spritely and peppy mood despite the catcalls and cacophony of the protesting Tamils which he as usual has taken in stride while maintaining that his country will never be intimidated by any of the Nation’s adversaries or any forces with hidden agendas that do not contribute to the well being of Sri Lanka. ThisƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ hasƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ beenƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ upheld, appreciated and applaudedƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ byƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ a large gathering of Sri Lankans who staged a peaceful demonstration in support of the President in front of the LondonƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ Hilton Hotel where he has reiteratedƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ that ƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ…-We will not allow any force to snatch away the hard won peace and freedom.ƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ”š‚ as an aftermath to his succesful campaign to rid the Nation of Tamil Tiger terrorism in an unprecedented manner. TheƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ pro-Sri Lankan protestors were confronted byƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ a largeƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ congregation ofƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  pro-LTTE demonstrators, also near the hotel who were loud and unruly albeit under the watchful eye of the London police.
The classines and courageƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ of the President has surfaced where despiteƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ the UKƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ¢-¾‚¢s Scotland Yard Police Forces’ adviceƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ to heed the very violent nature of the pro-LTTE protest,ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  he has met with Sri Lankan expatriates and assured that he is ready to do anything to safeguard the Sovereignty of Motherland.

During the President’s visit which was onƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ the Queen’s invitation toƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ celebrate the Jubilee ofƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ her 60thƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ Anniversary as the reigning monarchƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ of England,ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh SharmaƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ has met with President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in London. During the meeting it has been reported that ” President Rajapaksa apprised the Commonwealth Secretary-General of the current situation in Sri Lanka and the progress made in the development of the country.In response the Commonwealth Secretary-General has assured his fullest support on behalf of the all Commonwealth Nations for the PresidentƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ¢-¾‚¢s endeavor to rebuild the country.”

President Mahinda Rajapaksa who was staying at the London Hilton was scheduled to addressƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ a morning session of the Commonwealth Economic Forum butƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  was called off by the organizers due to pressure of pro-LTTE elements in London.
In December 2010,ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  The Oxford Union cancelled an address by President Mahinda Rajapaksa reportedly as a result of pressure applied by pro-LTTE activists.

Both cancellations are a reflection of apathy on the part of the British authorities who continue to tolerate the rabble they have admitted to their country who do not seem to observe the laws of the land relative to their immigrant or citizenship status and bring disrepute to the British Institution of Immigration which has graciously admitted them. One might ask ” what right do theseƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  rabble rousersƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ have in a country they areƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  domiciled in particularly when they attempt acts of public disobedience or actions which lead upto them with impunity.
It is not only an embarassment to the British Authorities but also to the Queen where it is becoming a world wide consternation and cause for contempt that such rank displays of disregard to visiting Heads of State and the respect needed towards their visit are becoming commonplace.

Simply put, The British Authorities’ Tolerance of Tamil Diaspora Demonstrations In the UK During Prersident Rajapaksa’s visit seemsƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ somewhat apathetic !