Cabinet approves SF’s release

Rajaraam wrote:Thank you Redbulls for your quick action to bring this good news for the attention of the members and guest readers.

UKboy wrote:A very good move.

This news will let the ordinary people to forget their day today issues for sometimes. Basically we all can talk about this for a while and forget about the rest.

Government cleverly played the game. However releasing him is a much needed action.

Monster wrote:It's a good move. They should have done it long time before. But still I am wondering why do they need cabinet approval? As malanp stated, president has used his executive power to release many prisoners in the past? Why only special case to our national hero?

Redbulls wrote:THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2012 19:24
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has obtained the approval of the cabinet of ministers to release jailed Sarath Fonseka, Presidential Spokesman Bandula Jayasekara said.
http://www.dailymirror.lk/news/18695-cabinet-approves-sfs-release.html


President obtained Cabinet approval to release SF
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has obtained the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers to release former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka, Presidential Spokesman Bandula Jaysekara reveals short while ago. However, questioned over the issue by the media personnel at the weekly Cabinet press briefing, Cabinet Spokesman and Deputy Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana said the issue of “the release of Sarath Fonseka” was not taken to table. Fonseka’s wife Anoma Fonseka speaking to The Nation said President Rajapaksa has given assurance that he will be freed unconditionally soon. Anyhow, she has no idea when the release of former Army Commander will take place.
http://www.nation.lk/edition/breaking-news/item/6159-president-obtained-cabinet-approval-to-release-sf.html



Sri Lanka cabinet approves former Army Commander's release from prison
May 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers has approved the release of jailed ex-Army Commander Sarath Fonseka from prison, government media said.

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has received the cabinet approval to pardon the former military chief from his three-year prison sentence.

President Rajapaksa has assured Fonseka's wife yesterday that Fonseka would be released soon.

Presidential Spokesman Bandula Jayasekara has said that accordingly the proposal made by the President received the green light of the Cabinet.

Fonseka is currently serving a three-year prison term after he was found guilty by a civil court for inciting violence in the White Flag case.

Fonseka, who contested the last presidential election as the common opposition candidate, was arrested on February 8, 2010 and court martial action was initiated against him.

He served a 30-month prison term given by a Court Martial in 2010 after finding him guilty of four charges related to alleged irregularities in military procurements during his tenure as Army Chief. That prison term ended last month.
http://www.colombopage.com/archive_12/May17_1337268562CH.php

Monster wrote:It's a good move. They should have done it long time before. But still I am wondering why do they need cabinet approval? As malanp stated, president has used his executive power to release many prisoners in the past? Why only special case to our national hero?

Kithsiri wrote:This is neither a Good nor Bad move!

I am still struggling to understand how such a move will have any effect on the overall performances as the same people are calling shots.

I can understand if Mr 10% was sent to prison, then it would have sent a clear signal.