Independence Day Message 2019 from Mahinda Rajapaksa Leader of the Opposition
Posted on February 3rd, 2019
Mahinda Rajapaksa The leader of the Opposition
71 years ago, a group of remarkable men decided that enough was enough. Sri Lanka had all the strengths it needed to gain autonomy, govern its own jurisdiction and rule under its own mandate. We, a nation that has always had to juggle its diversity and often been at the negative end of that battle produced these men who made up a literal interpretation of our glorious flag and displayed it through their own diversity. They volleyed, they fought and above all stood together to gain independence and prevailed.
Having been a young boy when it happened and growing up watching our country’s growth, I can’t help but reflect on our journey as a people. I feel overjoyed and yet, sympathetic as I have seen our nation rally together in the darkest times and at the same time, tear itself up from within.
Independence Day is by definition, the day we achieved our independence from the British, but by spirit, it serves as a reminder that we are first and foremost, one. One nation, under one flag and we are free to allow our diversity to be the uniting factor of our people.
Today, I would like to take this opportunity to remind us all of this truth, let us unite to create a truly non dependent Sri Lanka, a country that is self sufficient and bold enough to not let external forces try to divide itself based on their vested interests, because after all Sri Lanka is a great island nation with pride, a relentless spirit and a virtuous soul.
I wish all my fellow countrymen a happy Independence Day.
Mahinda Rajapaksa
Leader of the Opposition
February 4th, 2019 at 3:15 am
We are not independent as long as everything is controlled by India and now even China. How can we be independent with India impose 13th amendment ruining our economy and we do not have a leader who has balls to remove it ?
Sirisena said on the Independence day. “From what I saw in the media, there is a plan to form a national government with the support of a party that has only one seat in Parliament. It is important to think whether such an act is ethical,” Sirisena said, addressing the ceremony.”
Well said Sirisena ! Well said to PM without shame !
He also said “I ended “terror” (Bheeshanaya) in the country after January 2015. However, we could not eliminate corruption as promised. We need to see how many of our politicians have a genuine need to eliminate bribery and corruption.”
Well said , as you always do, but go home and look at the mirror whether your Sarama is still there.