India's position in the Corruption Perception Index improves, climbs up to 85 against 94 last year

[Gibbs]

I read a Srilankan posted thread is that, this will be the last time of his presidency, is that true?

Well the executive presidency under the 1979 constitution limited a individual to 2 terms.. But Rajapaksa amended the constitution and did away with the limitation in his 2nd term, now a person can run for presidency infinite times

He did this by garning 2/3rds majority from the parliament by buying over opposition members with monetary incentives and threats of legal implications for those with questionable assets and records.. He is heading for a tyrannical dictatorship, If it isnt already.. The Rajapaksa family and it's immediate circle controls 75% of the Countries economy.. So inspite of some impressive economic stats owing to the post war boom.. The country is in a precarious situation

 

[Echo_419]

Well actually 10.. but he is going for reelection two years before the 2nd term ends.. For the unprecedented 3rd term after he arbitrarily changed the constitution that limited a individual to run for office for 2 terms.. (Well through the parliament but with MP's bought over by monetary incentives and legal threats from the opposition to garner 2/3rds majority)

So you know where he is headed.. Robert Mugabe may pale in comparison

How does the opposition fares in comparision to the Rajspaka govt

 

[Dash]

Well the executive presidency under the 1979 constitution limited a individual to 2 terms.. But Rajapaksa amended the constitution and did away with the limitation in his 2nd term, now a person can run for presidency infinite times

He did this by garning 2/3rds majority from the parliament by buying over opposition members with monetary incentives and threats of legal implications for those with questionable assets and records.. He is heading for a tyrannical dictatorship, If it isnt already.. The Rajapaksa family and it's immediate circle controls 75% of the Countries economy.. So inspite of some impressive economic stats owing to the post war boom.. The country is in a precarious situation

75% of country's economy?

 

[Gibbs]

How does the opposition fares in comparision to the Rajspaka govt

The opposition was fragmented and the Rajapaksa regime made sure of it.. But since lateley they have regathered momentum and have presented a common opposition candidate to challenge Rajapaksa.. His own Health minister defected to the opposition as the front runner along with several other senior members.. It is expected that more will join the opposition.. Many within the government itself is disillusioned with the Rajapaksa thuggery, complete breakdown of law and order, politizcization, nepotism and corruption

75% of country's economy?

75% of the national budget is handled by them

 

[Echo_419]

The opposition was fragmented and the Rajapaksa regime made sure of it.. But since lateley they have regathered momentum and have presented a common opposition candidate to challenge Rajapaksa.. His own Health minister defected to the opposition as the front runner along with several other senior members.. It is expected that more will join the opposition.. Many within the government itself is disillusioned with the Rajapaksa thuggery, complete breakdown of law and order, politizcization, nepotism and corruption



75% of the national budget is handled by them

Well let's hope the Opposition defeats him in next Elections
75% is to much power for anybody

 

[Guynextdoor2]

But on Ground nothing has Changed....................

Give it 6 months and the perception will go back to where it was

 

[Gibbs]

Well let's hope the Opposition defeats him in next Elections
75% is to much power for anybody

This thread will get updated on the elections if you guys are interested

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections 2015

 

[Echo_419]

This thread will get updated on the elections if you guys are interested

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections 2015

Thx for posting i am really Interested in this
Tell me if you want any help in campaigning for the Opposition Party

 

[Armstrong]

This thread will get updated on the elections if you guys are interested

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections 2015

Viva la Rajapaksa !

 

[Gibbs]

Thx for posting i am really Interested in this
Tell me if you want any help in campaigning for the Opposition Party

.. I'm not a Lankan citizen any more, So really don't have voting rights but yeah they need all the help they need.. The regime will go to hell and back to hold on to power.. It's gonna be an interesting month or so in Lankan political history

Viva la Rajapaksa !

 

[Echo_419]

.. I'm not a Lankan citizen any more, So really don't have voting rights but yeah they need all the help they need.. The regime will go to hell and back to hold on to power.. It's gonna be an interesting month or so in Lankan political history

Will surely try to help them As much as i can

 

[Armstrong]

.. I'm not a Lankan citizen any more, So really don't have voting rights but yeah they need all the help they need.. The regime will go to hell and back to hold on to power.. It's gonna be an interesting month or so in Lankan political history

Sri Lanka doesn't allow Dual Nationality ?

 

[Gibbs]

Sri Lanka doesn't allow Dual Nationality ?

They used to but not any more.. Though i heard they're planning to reintroduce it.. My parents are dual citizens.. I didnt bother to get mine.. Which i regret

Want my kids to have it

 

[Dash]

They used to but not any more.. Though i heard they're planning to reintroduce it.. My parents are dual citizens.. I didnt bother to get mine.. Which i regret

Want my kids to have it

Ohh so u are a father