President’s security and a failing police

By Our Political Editor

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• Sunday, May 10, 2015

Taking part in last week’s Vesak ceremonies in different parts of the country dotted President Maithripala Sirisena’s diary.
One such event was the opening of a giant pandal in Pepiliyana on the eastern outskirts of Nugegoda. The annual event has been organised by the group of apparel and construction companies owned by Daya Gamage, Eastern Provincial Councillor, known to be one of those bankrolling the United National Party (UNP). He is the party’s National Organiser now. This time he had invited two distinguished guests — President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

President’s Security and a Failing Police by Thavam Ratna