Former Army Commander, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, says he does not agree with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s statement that all parties fought for peace during Sri Lanka’s civil war.
The President made the remarks while addressing the National War Heroes Day commemoration held this month.
Speaking during a televised interview with a local media, Sarath Fonseka said he does not agree with the President’s opinion, pointing out that it was evident that the late LTTE Leader Prabhakaran’s actions were not done in favour of peace.
“If you were fighting for peace, you would not attack the sacred sites of Sri Maha Bodhi or the Dalada Maligawa,” he pointed out.
Sarath Fonseka further said he also does not agree with allowing commemorations in the North, which was also recently seen in Wellawatte.
Stating that this would only open up opportunities for militants to reemerge, he added that if the authorities are not vigilant, there is a high chance of terrorism reoccurring in the nation. (Newswire)