(February 27, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) The UNP records its strong protest against the anti Democratic action of the Govt. in the arrest of ‘Sudar Oli’ Editor N. Vidyadaran, the United National Front, a main opposition in Sri Lanka said in a press statement.
According to the statement, “if the Govt. suspects that he has been assisting the LTTE or had terrorist connections , there is a legal procedure to follow for the Govt. It could have legally and duly arrested him and produced to the Courts. In that event , we certainly have no objections.”
“But, the Govt. resorted to its dastardly action of abducting him in the infamously famous white Van ,using force. This is a grave blow to Democracy.”
“Because of these violations of law and the violence directed against the Journalists , the whole World is looking down on Sri Lanka which has lost its good image. This unlawful action, is the latest in the series of violence and assassinations which claimed the life of Lasantha Wickremetunge and launched attacks on Upali Tennekoon and many others.”
“If this abduction by any chance turns into a threat to his life , nothing can be more shameful and disgraceful than that to tarnish the image of the Govt. in the opinion of the world.”
“Let those who are behind this be reminded that these actions inspired by irresponsibility, lack of foresightedness and despicable motives can only do more harm than any good to the country and the people.”
-Sri Lanka Guardian
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Look who is talking? I totally agree re. the necessity of a democratic procedure being followed, but the UNP calling for same is like the cat calling the Kettle!
Thank you for the entertainment UNP!
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