Mangala taking sagacious initiatives

Constructive paradigm shifts in politicians must be welcomed

 

Secretary John Kerry and External Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera

by Kumar David0-May 9, 2015, 5:41 pm 

Many have been wary of Mangala Samaweera (ManSam) because of Wayamba and because he has jumped from one party to another rather too often. The Sunday Leader once said "The infamous Wayamba 1999 election is the biggest black mark in Sri Lanka’s violence riddled election history" and ManSam was the point man who masterminded this infamy; a shame not to be forgotten or forgiven! He has somersaulted between UNP and anti-UNP camps more often than I can remember; his loyalty was of concern even in the run up to the recent presidential poll. However, to give the devil its due, in the last 100 days as Minister of External Affairs (MEA) and on political issues, he has blossomed into rather a sensible bloke. Still, it is imperative that we treat it all with caution for a while more.

Mangala Taking Sagacious Initiatives Constructive Paradigm Shifts in Politicians Must Be Welcomed by Thavam Ratna