From Tragedy to Comedy

Only in Ceylon.

Only in Sri Lanka, newspapers could publish 2009 news in 2014. The president admits in these six years, Mahinda Rajapaksa couldn't achieve any major political, social and economical transformation in Sri Lanka.

In Japan, the war came to an end in 1945 after the atomic bomb with heavy loss of lives. Then by 1951, the leaders could transform Japan in political, social and economical fronts.

That was the effective leadership that could transform Japan.

Here in Sri Lanka, you have a very entertaining leadership. No shortage for fun and comedy.

For more than three decades, when you see any newspapers from Ceylon, it was all about assassination; killing; dead human bodies. Once for all that tragedy came to an end.

Now, you visit any Sri Lankan website, it is full of entertainment. The whole nation; not just those political leaders; media; citizens; together they have fun and full of entertaining politics.

The President Mahinda Rajapaksa said not to underestimate his skills. Winning the support of this politicians his latest achievement. Media is busy in making cartoons that money could buy their political leaders. Citizens of Sri Lanka is actively participating in their democratic responsibility by making sarcastic comments about their political leaders.

Sri Lankan. The whole world is watching your actions. All these political entertainments are not for free. You pay a huge price for these entertainments.

Right now, Sri Lanka needs a serious, responsible leadership. Only then you could earn your respects back from the rest of the world.

The world could never understand the reason for the conflict after the independence in Ceylon. Now, with your irresponsible actions, the world could seriously learn the truth of that conflict.

You cannot continue to blame on Prabhaharan for your failure. Instead of taking the country forward, you're taking the country backward by publishing 2009 news in 2014.

It's time; stop all these entertainments; get serious; move forward; transform the nation in political, social and economical areas.

Leadership of Sri Lanka

The inflated ballons and cutouts had been blocking all the leaders of Sri Lanka. As the ballons are losing its air and cutouts are now removed, the world could see the leadership community of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka needs leadership at all levels. At the national level, an effective president; at the provincial level, an effective chief minister; at the city level, an effective mayor.

Besides that, effective leadership is needed for the judicial branch. At the legislative branch, effective  legislators and parliamentarians  are needed.

The challenges and innovative opportunities are always new. The way you handle one challenge may not be applicable for another challenge. That is where the leadership fail.

When they had handled one challenge successfully, they assumed that they could apply the same strategy for all challenges. One challenge may be flood and other challenge may be drought. So, leadership should be able to sense the challenge and apply the right strategy to handle it.

An effective leadership observe each and every signal; sense the right information; and act on it in a timely manner. They prepare for both challenges and opportunities.

In current Sri Lanka, except the President Mahinda Rajapaksa, all leaders are effective. They observe and sense every signal and be prepared to face the challenges and never miss any opportunities.

The war time challenges are different; peace time nation building challenges are different. Historically, Winston Churchill example is the best. Winston Churchill won the World War against Hitler. So, confidently call for an election in 1945. His deputy Prime Minister Clement Attlee challenged Winston Churchill. Till date, no analyst could explain the reason for the defeat of Winston Churchill. He lost the election.

Once the war was over, the President Mahinda Rajapaksa could have transformed into a nation building leader. But Mahinda continued with the victory of the war. The hangover effect was too much and brought Mahinda to this low level.

Leadership always have challenges; but challenges are always new; leaders need to be prepared to face new challenges. If it is repeating, that you don't call it as a challenge. Tsunami was a challenge at that time; not any more. Now all are prepared to face tsunami.

The emerging leadership community of Sri Lanka; together they could dedicate themselves in nation building effort. Together they could build a wonderful nation; respectable nation.

In fact, Sri Lanka has plenty of natural resources; agriculture and ocean wealth is so much. Sri Lanka is not a poor country. Sri Lanka is a poorly managed country.

It's time to bring down the cutout. Otherwise, after the election, when the results are out, people would br bringing it down, like Saddam Hussain cutouts and statues in Iraq. The worst thing is, that action would be captured in video, in various angle and would be uploaded into You Tube. For generations after generations would watch that video. In today's world, be simple. Don't try to act simple; you will be caught in your action.

Person serving tea for a decade in Sri Lanka

I am happy to go before the people - President Mahinda Rajapaksa

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said, “The contest is between me and the Chandrika-Mangala alliance. Ranil is in the sidelines. But I think Ranil would have been the best candidate for the opposition. Maithripala is a nonentity in this. All I can do is to wish him well”.

Does it make any sense? Don't come to the conclusion, in general, all Sri Lankans are confused people. No. Sri Lankans in general are intelligent people. Only their president Mahinda Rajapaksa is in a state of confusion.

It would be better for their family and also for the SLFP political party, if the President Mahinda Rajapaksa does speak less, at this critical juncture. Let the government or the party spokesperson meet the press and answer their questions.

Except Mahinda, nobody else in Sri Lanka thinks that this current contest is between Mahinda and Chandrika. Not even Mahinda's family members think in that way; not the party workers think that the contest is between Mahinda and Chandrika.

Everybody knows that the contest is between Mahinda Family and the whole citizens of Sri Lanka.

It's people versus fake King of Sri Lanka.

Asked if he would wait for the end of his 6 year term to take oaths for a third term if he wins the election, President Rajapaksa said he would take oaths on November 19, 2015. “I will lose one year, just as I lost one year in my first term”.

Had it been Indian media, they would have asked so many questions on this statement.

What if he loses the election?
When Mahinda would vacate the office, if he loses the election?

It is better to ask that question to the President himself. Because, nobody else could give proper interpretation of their constitution and laws.

Indian medis would have asked this question too. Mr.President, why such a hurry?
Two years before the end of the term; and why January 8, 2015, if you are going to take oath on November 19, 2015; why such a hurry?

Could we at least delay the election for a few more weeks? Could we have the election after the Pope visit. Let the Pope have a peaceful stay in Sri Lanka. Let us have the election in February or in November 15, 2015 or 2016. Why such a hurry, if you are not going to take oath immediately.
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At this juncture, this meeting with media is a very important event. President Mahinda Rajapaksa could have conveyed a very effective message about his achievement and his future plan for Sri Lanka. The world is listening now.

Even the person who served tea to you is one recruited by Chandrika

But look at the content; the fact is right there; the person have been serving tea for more than a decade in Temple Tree, the President's palace. That is a clear example for the non-development of citizen of Sri Lanka.

Had that person been in India, by this time he would have been the Prime Minister of India. Only in India, a chaiwalla could become the Prime Minister.

There in Sri Lanka, as per Mahinda Rajapaksa's own confession; a health minister cannot become the President of Sri Lanka.

Maithreepala is a nonentity...

What an arrogant statement. How could they make such an arrogant statement and practice buddhism?

This conversation clearly establishes that the President Mahinda Rajapaksa is in a state of confusion; not fit to lead a nation with so much complex issues.

At this point of time, it would be better for the family; and for the party to field someone else as a candidate.

End Game

Life is a movement.
Life is a movement from birth to death.
So, the life movement includes:

• birth
• living
• death
• life after death

It is a whole movement.

Living includes:

• education
• profession
• family
• society

So, death is part of life. People who understand death, they live their life.
Death usually means the biological death. It's a common thing for all living beings.

But a few human beings, during their biological life, they make a great contribution to the society. Those human beings live a life, even after the biological death.

For instance, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, George Washington, Buddha, Jesus, Allah, Einstein.

So, it is quite common for human beings to be prepared for death. When they sit with insurance agent for life, they are making preparations to meet any crisis and challenges in future.

Forget about death. Nowadays, people are prepared for everything. They save a part of their income to meet challenges like, lay-off, loss of job,  divorce, bad health, disability; people are prepared for any emergency in life. People living on the shores are prepared for tsunami.

It is so surprising that the leaders are not prepared for any challenges; they are not prepared for the end game. Had they prepared, without any worry, they would just take the impact easy and could continue to live with less damages.

Sarath Fonseka lost his job; lost his properties. But still Sarath Fonseka could continue to live in Sri Lanka.

But that is not the case for Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family. To continue to live in Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa has to occupy the post of the President. Anything less is considered as death for the whole Mahinda Rajapaksa family. That is the truth.

The moment Mahinda Rajapaksa lose the election, people would move towards his home and start robbing all his family wealth. So, it is time for Mahinda Rajapaksa to be prepared for the end game.

Election is a gamble. Leaders do win and do lose also. No leaders in the history have a record of winning all elections till their death.

Had Mahinda Rajapaksa understood this basic truth, he would have gone slow in his development of the family and would have spend more time for the development of his citizens.

Living in Sri Lanka as an ordinary citizen is not an option for Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family.

Where would they then go? No way to United States of America. Not to Europe, Canada or Australia.

China. Yes. China would welcome Mahinda Rajapaksa family.
But in China, there is a government policy; one family could have only one child.
Mahinda Rajapaksa kids are just married and they would like to have many children.
So, China is not the best place to build family.

India. That is the nature of the people of India.
India would provide a safe place for Mahinda Rajapaksa to live with his family members.

So, future leaders; never fall into the trap of any illusion.
Follow the truth; you will be safe.
Enjoy the wealth; but don't get greedy.

Practice death; you don't need to physically die; but ask that question.

Life is a movement.
Nothing is stationery.
So, be prepared to go up; be prepared to go down too.

Sri Lanka Movement

Right now, in Sri Lanka, there is a movement; similar to the one Imran Khan is leading in Pakistan.

The current movement in Sri Lanka is so natural without any external simulations. It is not a seasonal one for this election; it is not just for this election. The current movement will go beyond the election.

Almost all citizens are participating in this movement. It's too late to stop this movement. This movement would transform Sri Lanka. This movement would transform the lives of all; both citizens and Mahinda family.

When the transformation happens, citizens life would go up and Mahinda family would go down.

There is no way out for Mahinda family. In fact, Mahinda was not prepared for any transformation.

Had Mahinda prepared for any crisis, he would have no hesitation to live a life of an ordinary citizen of Sri Lanka. But Mahinda and his family have messed up a lot. They may not feel comfortable to live as citizens of Sri Lanka.

When Mahinda family leave the country, they may need two flights to accomodate their family members. So they cannot take all their party workers along with them. Realizing this truth, the party workers would start moving away from Mahinda and his family; they also would participate in the current movement.

All civil service executives have already participating in this movement. So, nobody could stop this movement. This movement would go beyond the current election. It is a movement for building modern Sri Lanka.

There is a confusion;
If Rajapaksa is re-elected, his third term will begin on 19 November 2015; 
if not, the winning candidate will take office immediately.

The current movement would not give room for any of these confusions. This movement would not allow any mis-interpretation of the law. This movement would continue and people would continue to participate as a responsible citizens of Sri Lanka in the future government. That is democracy.

Just follow the rule of the law and accept the verdict of the people. 

Don't try to fix the result. Let the election happen in just way.

Let the election happen without any disruption on January 8, 2015.

Let the Pope visit on January 12, 2015.
The Pope visit was organized by the President Mahinda Rajapaksa. 
So, let the President enjoy the Pope visit without any worries.
People from India, the Indian catholics would like to visit Sri Lanka during Pope visit.
Let the event happen without any disturbance.

Then on January 15, 2015, let the votes be counted.
Then let the winning candidate take charge as the President of Sri Lanka.

So, after the election, let all citizens take a break.
Don't worry about the safety and security of the ballot boxes.
The Sri Lankan military would protect them.

Maithree Way

Regarding election violence...there will be no violence.

Violence happens, when human beings are in a state of confusion. Now, there is no confusion in Sri Lanka. Everybody could see things very clearly without any confusion.

More than that, each individual could see it with clear perception with their own senses. Nobody needs an interpreter to explain them in details; without any outside help, each individual could sense the current happenings in Sri Lanka.

Not only the Maithreepala Srisena camp, but also Mahinda Rajapaksa camp. Citizens have no confusion; political leaders and their workers have no confusion; military and other government civil executives have no confusion; youth and senior citizens have no confusion; monks have no confusion; absolutely no confusion. So, there will be no violence.

There is no need for any complex political analysts; just observe. When you walk by the military canteen, you could listen to the talks of those officers; it is not gossip; everything is public and open. So, no need for any gossip. Likewise walk by the tea stall closer to the Mahinda Rajapaksa political party office; you could listen to the talk of those hard working low-end party workers.

Political party people blame the military officers. Military officers blame the political party leaders.

Politicians blame military for the failure of intelligence; military officers blame the politicians for their immature act of calling for a snap poll.

In Pakistan, police and military officers protect Imran Khan's people and support their movement. They told Nawaz Sharif that the military would fight against only enemy country; not against its own people.

Earlier police officers were prevented from doing their duties; now, they would enjoy serving their mother Lanka.

It is not a failure of intelligence in Sri Lanka. Intelligence does effectively work in Sri Lanka. Intelligence work in both ways; intelligence does work for government; intelligence also work against authoritarian rule of the government. This time intelligence does work with nation rebuilding team.

Coming to party office...I knew that this what would happen. I did warn the president several times. Let us do it slowly; bring one family member for a decade; not all at once. But the president didn't listen.

Failure is an orphan; nobody say that he or she is accountable for the downfall. Everybody blames others. So, they would be busy in blaming each other. Hence, there will be no violence.

One party worker said, "Is it true. I heard the rumor. You're going to crossover."

The party worker replied, "Me. no way. Am I a fool to leave this wealth. I am going to continue. Once all Rajapaksa leave then let us enjoy this wealth. You be the Presidential candidate for 2020; and I be the vice-president candidate. Let us rebuild this party. I am going to wait for the right moment and take control over the party."

It is a crisis for some. For many, it is an innovative opportunity. So, there will be no violence.

Coming to the cartoon...

Some how, the media, not only in Sri Lanka but also in India and other parts too; media is in a state of frozen mind set. No freshness in their action. Over a period of time, they have accumulated lot of knowledge; and they always apply that accumulated knowledge as a reference.

As per their accumulated knowledge, to participate in an election, the candidate need:

• money power
• muscle power
• charismatic
• marketing
• propaganda
• brain wash
• and so on

Media never considers 'character' as a quality of leadership.

Also, over a period of many centuries, the world is divided into east and the west. There is a misconception that the west is all about materialism and not about any character.

Now, the east and the west division is completely gone. In today's California, the entire population was born in the eastern countries and living in the western part of the world. 

Moreover, they also put 'character' and 'honesty' first.

Wealth is nothing.

Health is something.

Character is everything.

Honesty is still the best policy.

So, the current founding fathers and mothers of Modern Sri Lanka, act with wisdom; select the best character human being in Sri Lanka politics; put him in the chariot; send him to the Kurkshetra.

And, it is Maithree way.

Leaders don't follow others. Leaders lead in their own way.

Maithree said; in this campaign there will be no cutouts and other plastic materials.

Mahinda lives in cutout; Maithree lives in people hearts.

The whole movement in Sri Lanka would be a historical event in human history. It is people movement. 

Albert Einstein said: The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don't do anything about it.

Now, the emerging 'founding fathers and mothers of Modern Sri Lanka' is doing the right thing. It is action. It is karma. It is அறம். 

Last, but not least. Never never say that, Sri Lanka is a paradise on earth. All these paradise, heaven and hell for the dead people; not for living human beings. 

More than enough human beings had died on that soil. So, let there be no more violence. Let human beings start living their life in that beautiful island with those wonderful human beings.

Take a break, Mahinda

Hamid Karzai is a politician in Afghanistan who served as President from 7 December 2004 to 29 September 2014.

Karzai became a dominant political figure after the removal of the Taliban regime in late 2001. During the December 2001 International Conference on Afghanistan in Germany, Karzai was selected by prominent Afghan political figures to serve a six-month term as Chairman of the Interim Administration. He was then chosen for a two-year term as Interim President during the 2002 loya jirga (grand assembly) that was held in Kabul, Afghanistan. 

After the 2004 presidential election, Karzai was declared winner and became President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. He won a second five-year term in the 2009 presidential election.

Now, Hamid Karzai is a freeman; going around the world; gives talk on leadership. Hamid Karzai proudly introduces himself as, the former President of Afghanistan; now a citizen of Afghanistan.

Hamid Karzai handed over the responsibility to the next leader and enjoys his life as a free human being.

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After ten years in power, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh handed over the responsibility to Narendra Modi and enjoys his life with grandkids.

Vladimir Putin took a break and come back to power.

Nawaz Sharif took a break and come back to power.

Bill Clinton had been the President for eight years. 

Now, Hillary Clinton is the candidate for the next election.

That's democracy. 

Only in other form of government; you born as a King and die as a King.

So, take a break, Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Let someone else take the responsibility.

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Forget about Maithreepala Srisena; give a chance to your loyal ministers.

• Nimal Siripala 
• Arumugam Thondaman 
• Wimal Weerawansa 
• Basil Rajapaksa 
• G.L. Peiris 
• Keheliya Rambukwella 
• Mervin Silva 

Why do you give a chance to the West to install some dummies to power. You ask your dummies to take charge. At any time, you should be able to take it back from them too.

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Just take a break for few years and see the Lanka, that you have built. You enjoy the fruit of your hard work; let someone take responsibility and continue the work, where you have left. 

Siddharta Gautama left his palace; attachment is suffering; give up is freedom.

Mahinda Rajapaksa, you could attain awakening and nirvana; when you give up your position.

When you hold on it tight, people would respect you as the President.

When you give up, without any position, people would respect you; 

if they feel that you have done something good for them. 

So, how do you know the truth; truth about the real respect from the people.

Forget about the people; look at the people around you.

Would they give you same kind of respect, whether you are in power or not.

How about your family members?

Would they give you same respect?

Test it. test it yourself.

Vladimir Putin tested it. People around Putin continue to give the same respect, that may be out of fear; but Putin has confidence in himself; he could get it back on any day, any time.

Nawaz Sharif did it.

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George Washington was the first human being, in the history; step down.

George Washington was ready to step down after the first term; but others asked GW to continue.

But, after the second term, George Washington did step down.

That was a historical moment in human history. Till then, all Kings and Queens just ignored the American experiment on democracy.

But, when George Washington stepped down, all those Kings and Queens did bow their head and did salute George Washington.

All kings and queens; right from ancient India; China; Greek and Europe; conspiracy within royal families; son killing king ot queen to come to power; and so on.

Stepping down from that top height of the President of United States of America is not a thing anybody could ever imagine, during that period.

So,  Mahinda, be a model for the future generation. Step down.

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Somehow, over a period of time, we have inflated all these false things and positions.

Ask anybody; a simple question; name three things; human beings need to live.

Nobody would say the right answer. The truth is:

• human being could live for weeks without food
• human beings could live for days without water
• human beings could not live even for a minute without air

But they would say; money; position; status; Internet; mobile phone.

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So, the current day challenge is; not about truth; not about false; but fake.

India has been true to others. For instance, India and America may not agree on many subjects; but without any hesitation or fear, India express concerns on those subjects.

Israel and other middle east countries; they don't hide their differences; no confusion; everybody has a clear understanding about their misunderstandings.

But with Sri Lanka; not in general; in particular, Mahinda Rajapaksa leadership.

Mahinda Rajapaksa is not true in his commitment; he is not false in his commitment; he fakes.

By this time, all politicians of Sri Lanka must have sensed the 'faking' nature of Mahinda.

The world leaders could handle the truth; could confront the false; but fake; they are confused.

Nobody could interpret the fake communication or commitment of Mahinda Rajapaksa.

It's very difficult to change that nature.

Thank Goodness. Siddharta Gautama was dead.

Otherwise, Mahinda Rajapaksa would have invited Siddharta Gautama to campaign for this election.

Once got trapped into the net of Mahinda Rajapaksa, even Siddharta Gautama could not escape from it; Siddharta Gautama would never get his nirvana from the maya, the illusion of Mahinda Rajapaksa.

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Election violence. don't worry; there will be no violence. 

It is not Buddha; it is King Ashoka developed the culture in Ceylon.

Mahinda, follow the footsteps of King Ashoka.

Step down.

Also send your children and your ministers to the rest of the world to preach about the Buddha's religion.