Paving the way for Rajapaksa renaissance

Thursday, 11 June 2015

• Every distraction, legislative or otherwise, that delays a Parliamentary poll invariably plays into Mahinda Rajapaksa’s hands. A polling date set after the UN investigation report is made public – likely in mid-August – could prove the final trump the Rajapaksas need to make a comeback

   Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at a recent rally

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, arguably the previous regime’s most powerful man, may be under fire from a plethora of investigations into procurements and dealings during his tenure as chief accounting officer for the Ministry of Defence. But nearly six months after his brother’s stunning election defeat rendered him jobless and without immunity, some of the bravado appears to be returning. The former President’s favourite younger brother is stepping out of the shadows again, as the former ruling family’s political machinery kicks back into gear for another crucial election battle. 

Paving the Way for Rajapaksa Renaissance by Thavam Ratna