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ITAK’s support for Sajith in question amid leadership disagreement

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8 months ago

September 2, 2024

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In a surprising turn of events, M.A. Sumanthiran of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) announced that the party will support Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming presidential election.

This declaration on Sunday (1), however, has been contradicted by ITAK Leader Mavai Senadhiraja, who stated he was unaware of such a decision.

M.A. Sumanthiran, addressing the media, detailed the outcomes of a five-hour meeting held by the ITAK Central Working Committee in Vavuniya.

“We discussed the oncoming presidential election for five long hours and have arrived at three decisions. First, we have decided not to support P. Ariyanethran, who has been described as the Tamil common candidate. Second, we will request P. Ariyanethran to withdraw from contesting the presidential election. Third, ITAK will support Sajith Premadasa’s candidacy at the forthcoming presidential election 2024,” Sumanthiran stated.

However, Mavai Senadhiraja, the leader of ITAK, expressed his surprise at this announcement.

He explained that he was unable to attend the Central Working Committee meeting due to illness and was therefore unaware of the discussions and decisions made.

“I am not aware of the Party’s decision to support presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa,” Senadhiraja remarked, highlighting a significant communication gap within the party.

This internal disagreement within ITAK raises questions about the party’s stance as the presidential election approaches, adding another layer of complexity to the political landscape.

(newsfirst.lk)
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GoSL strongly rejects genocide claims & protests against monument in Canada

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7 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.

Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows :

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Harak Kata levels bribery allegations against Tiran & Deshabandu

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8 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.
He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.

“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.

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Hayeshika granted bail (Update)

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8 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.

Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.

Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.

(Previous News on 14^th May, 2025 at 3:33pm)

Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court

Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.

Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.

However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.

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