“Problem Solved” Gota Is The “Hero”

Sunday, November 20, 2011

By
Uvindu
Kurukulasuriya

The triumvirate comprising President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Defence Secretary Gotabhaya and Army Chief Fonseka was hailed for providing political, administrative and military leadership respectively in the triumphant war against the LTTE.

The triumvirate: General Fonseka, President Rajapaksa and Gotabhaya , Rajapaksa United: Two brothers Gotabhaya and Mahinda and Camaraderie in the old days : Gotabhaya and Sarath Fonseka                                            

Since Sarath Fonseka entered  politics the credit of military victory was in dispute and ended a friendship. Who deserves the total credit? The UNP and JVP led a fierce battle against President Rajapaksa. They claimed that Fonseka was the real hero who won the war against the LTTE.

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