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JVP Secretary Has No Right To Make Contentious Accusations Against The Rajapaksha Administration With No Tangible Evidence!

© In Retrospect By Sarath Kumara For LankaWeb


August 20th 2008
At a time in Sri Lanka when the push towards National Unity is imperative it appears as though The JVP has taken on the mantle of rabble rousing and inciting public dissent against the one source they should try to find common ground with rather than create hurdles for! This is with direct reference to the JVP Secretary Tilvin Silva alleging that the ruling UPFA, in a so called 'state of infuriation' after 'confidential surveys' has indicated certain defeat at upcoming Provincial Polls, by having 'let loose' the worst form of violence to gain victory by any means.

Such statements while they do not undermine the Rajapaksha Administration's credibility in the eyes of the voting public per se, merely expresses the high handed mentality of the JVP who are indeed the disgruntled lot within the political climate of Sri Lanka appearing to be in a state of confusion and apparent inertia relative to the insecurities they have within their party and are the more likely source to incite violence and aggression within the Nation given their history and should adopt a more diplomatic attitude when it comes to how they relate to the Rajapaksha Administration which has been quite lenient and tolerant towards their unwarranted approach to undermine it.They should also tone down their aggressive rhetoric against the Administration in their best interests as observers of importance may begin to notice and respond accordingly!

It may be easy for individuals such as JVP Secretary Tilvyn Silva to make allegations and accusation at media briefings such as that attended by party MPs Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Lakshman Nipunarachchi where he has boldly stated that "The Government is increasing its violence by the day. It has now stripped off its democratic attire and taken up violence. The Government is setting fire to opposition offices and preventing votes against it. We request the Elections Commissioner to deploy the Armed Forces to curb this violence. " which not only sounds ignorant, apathetic and frustration motivated but also dangerous as it daringly and contentiously makes libellous statements against the credibilities of the ruling party with no tangible evidence to substantiate them and place themselves open to any punitive action the Government might decide to take against them perhaps deservedly so! It is the Government's right right to deploy the Armed Forces at a time which necessitates it and not as a response to the whims and fancies of a group of disgruntled politicians when things aren't exactly working in their best interests as opposed to those of the Nation!

The Rajapaksha Administration viewed by a vast majority of Sri Lankans as well as many powrful allies worldwide as one which has done more good to the Nation of Sri Lanka than the JVP of yore which also tried to bring the Nation to its knees in the not too distant past unsuccesfully in case this has been forgotten.The JVP constantly needs to be reminded that although some political analysts beleive they are considered kingmakers in a manner of speaking, they cannot take that to heart overly or assume Carte Blanche to denigrate the Government in the face of an impending Provincial Election and all the good they might represent to the Nation of Sri Lanka may be awash in a single wave of insecurity and unwarranted accusations as opinions against their motivations and intents could easily be swayed within an environment of huge adulation for President Rajapaksha.This should also go out as a loud and clear message to the Leader of the Opposition Ranil Wickremasinghe who often parleys in the same mode with the intention of inciting dissent within the Nation albeit unsuccesfully!

JVP Secretary Silva has also made bold accusations that there was 'information' that the present regime has now resorted to printing bogus ballot papers and identity cards and other malpractices, something which he and his allies within the party need to be taken to task for if they cannot substantiate the accusations vis A vis statements such as "This is a very serious situation. All democratic forces should unite and ensure a free and fair election and the people's right to vote. We request all voters, irrespective of their political differences, to exercise their right and we ask authorities to pave the way for the people to demonstrate their judgment." which sound very empathetic towards the legitimacies and conduct of the Provincial Elections but dangerously inciting if they are intended to serve the personal objectives of a joint effort by all opposition parties as well as those of the JVP to undermine the Administration.

Mr. Silva has suggested that the JVP would fully support efforts for a free and fair election in two days' time which is all well and good, yet there is ominous sounding rhetoric of suggestion in his media address that the Administration is not legit towards fair and free elections, should govern himself accordingly or face the consequences of libel and perhaps even impeachment!


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