Letters to the Editor
View(s):What is the point in having a defaulting Bribery Commission
Whenever a legal case filed by the Bribery Commission against a politician is coming up, we all know what the outcome would be. Not because we are soothsayers, but because we all know how incompetent the Bribery Commission is when it comes to cases involving politicians.
We can remember how the President of the Yahapalanaya government repeatedly said that he would have to face the music in the future if no legal action was taken against those who amassed wealth through illegal means. Many millionaires and billionaires were born prior to 2015.
The public was thrilled, because the Yahapalanaya government came to power on the promise “Horu Allanawa” (catch thieves). But no such cases were determined during that period.
Most of the cases filed by the Bribery Commission are rejected by the courts on the grounds that they have not been filed properly. If the requirement is to sign the indictments by three Commissioners, how did the person or persons responsible for filing cases go ahead with just one or two signatures of Commissioners? Such a fundamental flaw to go on and on like this with Commissioners supposedly so learned in the law.
If you are not free to perform your duties due to political pressure, please tender your resignations like many other department heads have done recently.
H. de Silva Colombo 5
Bipartisan attitudes could mend fences
I am sure most citizens living in Kandy would have been delighted that at last the much vaunted Central Expressway is slowly becoming a reality. A newspaper article of January 20 expressed regret that the construction of 37 km of the 41 km stretch, which was completed by the previous administration was not appreciated. This apparently included design, plotting the course, the acquisition of the requisite properties, awarding a contract to local engineers and construction.
While congratulating the former Minister of Highways Lakshman Kiriella for his belief in our own civil engineers’ ability to do these mega projects, I was surprised that no representative of the previous regime was present at the opening ceremony. Even the speeches made no mention of their contribution. Alas, if what was contended was true, these lapses reflect the quality of thinking that plagues the current administration.
Bipartisan attitudes would go a long way in mending fences. We citizens are those who have to bear the brunt of such stupid ‘politics’, as shown in the chaos we live in today.
Dr. Channa Ratnatunga Kandy
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