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There's a lot of political deal-making & grandstanding going on. @fernandoharin was always known as someone who 'plays to the gallery' with a touch of hooliganism & he's living up to his reputation. Whoever tries to convince us that GR is a changed man, is in it for something. /1
This is a President who refused to listen to anyone & with his Family & cabal, drove the country to bankruptcy. This is a President who misled people, stoked racism & made blunder after blunder due to his arrogance & looking after the interests of the Family & his cronies. /2
This is a President who wanted more power through 20A - apparently now he's ready to give up that powerful position!!! Even after being a miserable failure, this is a President, who still hangs on to the presidency, though people have been demanding for months that he resign. /3
Scenes from the Maadan Badhrakali Puja, last night at #Gotagogama/Galle Face.
With thanks to everyone who translated and explained the parts of the ceremony as it went on. #lka #SriLanka #GoHomeGota
With thanks to everyone who translated and explained the parts of the ceremony as it went on. #lka #SriLanka #GoHomeGota
The rituals came to #LKA with Indian labourers brought by British colonisers & are continued by their descendants, the Malaiyaha Tamil community.
The deities are village guardians, who were worshipped before formal Hinduism began & they can speak to in their own languages. #lka
The deities are village guardians, who were worshipped before formal Hinduism began & they can speak to in their own languages. #lka
The Vikki Parai Isai group from Ingiriya heating the drums to tune them before the ritual. Parai drums are played by oppressed castes & is a key part of Malaiyaha Tamil culture, along with dances such as the kooththu, all of which their ancestors brought from India. #lka.
In my field, there is a concept called "agile", which basically says: "don't plan or attempt grand projects; instead break them down into small goals; focus all energy on achieving the first goal before going to the second". Something, perhaps, to be applied to #ProtestLK
Economic recovery plans, software systems, education -- all those are necessary future steps. However, none of that matters if we don't have a functioning cabinet right now. For that, people (and opposition) are calling for #GoHomeRajapaksas.
For *that*, we need to pressure MPs to abolish the executive presidency (because impeachment will fail). And for that, last month is proof that the best strategy is massive protest. Protests achieved in weeks, what "plans" couldn't achieve for decades in #SriLanka
මෙන්න සුමල් පෙරේරාගේ අද ගේම. පැටිකිරිය සහ පරණ කතා coming soon. If you are wondering why Johnston Fernando was one of just FOUR ministers kept in Cabinet, its to do one LAST GREAT HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
#SriLanka #GoHomeGota #GoHomeGota2022 #lka #GoHomeRajapakshas #GoHomeRajapaksas
#SriLanka #GoHomeGota #GoHomeGota2022 #lka #GoHomeRajapakshas #GoHomeRajapaksas
While the people are demanding that #RajapaksasGoHome, the family is trying to pull one major scam in close partnership with crony businessmen of the likes of Sumal Perera of Access Group. #GotaGoGama #අරගලයටජය #GotaGoHome #SLnews
The consortium, calling itself the Lanka Infrastructure Development Consortium (LIDC) comprises of Access Engineering, Maga Engineering, ICC, KDAW and NEM Construction.
සංගීතා ප්‍රකෝටිපතියන් වුනේ කොහොමද? ඒ රටේ මහජන මුදල් කොල්ලකෑමෙන් සහ මිනී මරමිනි.
අවස්තාවාදී නාරි මාංස
සංගීතාත් මහා රජානෝ අපිට එපා කියමින් පාරට බස ඇත. රැවටීමට පෙර පැටිකිරිය දැනගෙන සිටීම වටී. @SiyathaFM @SiyathaNewsLive @HiruGossip @lankacnews @ChamuSOnline
අවස්තාවාදී නාරි මාංස
සංගීතාත් මහා රජානෝ අපිට එපා කියමින් පාරට බස ඇත. රැවටීමට පෙර පැටිකිරිය දැනගෙන සිටීම වටී. @SiyathaFM @SiyathaNewsLive @HiruGossip @lankacnews @ChamuSOnline
සංගීතාගේ විවාහක සැමියා රොෂාන්ත කාරියප්පෙරුමගේ පැටිකිරිය ඉතාම රසවත්ය. රොෂාන්තගේ අයියා ප්‍රියන්ත කරියප්පෙරුමය. මහින්ද ධීවර අමාත්‍ය කාලේ බොක්කේ හිතවතෙකුය. මහින්දගේ නොතනියට හිටියේ ප්‍රියන්තය. ප්‍රියන්ත සහ රොෂාන්ත හලාවත ඉස්සෝ කොටු අයිති කාරයන්ය. #GoHomeGota #SriLanka #lka #SLnews
ධීවර ඇමති සමග ලඟින් ඇසුරු කොලේ ඒ නිසාය. හලාවත ඉස්සෝ කොටු මුදලාලිට කොළඹ හතේ සංගීතා සැට් උනේ කෙසේද යන්න වෙනම කතාවකි. ජෝඩු කලේ මහින්ද බව නොරහසකි. මෙරට පිටරට සුපිරි කොල්ලෙක් බැඳීමට හැකියාව තිබූ සංගීතා ඉස්සෝ කොටු මුදලාලිව කර ගැසුවේ මන්ද යන්න වෙනම කතාවකි.
What exactly is the process behind the IMF - and why are we doing this IMF thing again?
Why do we need to do this regardless of #GoHomeRajapaksas or not?
#SriLankaEconomicCrisis #SriLankaCrisis #IMFNow #RestructureDebt
(1/19)
Why do we need to do this regardless of #GoHomeRajapaksas or not?
#SriLankaEconomicCrisis #SriLankaCrisis #IMFNow #RestructureDebt
(1/19)
First, what is the IMF?
Think of it as an organization that exists to help countries that have screwed up, and need to show to the world that they're now going to change their ways.
Country has to act themselves, IMF gives confidence and support.
(2/19)
Think of it as an organization that exists to help countries that have screwed up, and need to show to the world that they're now going to change their ways.
Country has to act themselves, IMF gives confidence and support.
(2/19)
Think of it as a naughty kid who tells the teacher, "no no miss, this time I will do my homework" but never does. But when the kid's parents also come along and say that, there's more confidence that this time, the homework will actually get done.
(3/19)
(3/19)
Some of you might have come across this. This was an advert for a writer a couple of months back. 1 Mn. salary and a Benz with a driver. This was forwarded to me. I had a sneaking feeling and I applied…
After a couple of calls, I got called for an interview. Confidentiality was one of the main things they expected. Long story short I didn’t go. My friends jokingly said that I would be found in a Rajagiriya canal the next day. Anyway, the point being, they have money.
1 Mn. salary for a writer (This was before the rupee became worthless), is a huge sum. Well above the market rate.
We can only speculate how much money the Navy and the Gov lost due to the floating armoury. But looking at pics of Senadipathi’s son, seems like a lot.
We can only speculate how much money the Navy and the Gov lost due to the floating armoury. But looking at pics of Senadipathi’s son, seems like a lot.
Before chaos unfolded yesterday, I came across an after-school #protest by students, teachers and parents of Ananda Balika, Vidyalaya, Pitakotte.
The teachers and students, some soaked by rain, were chanting slogans in unison. This is the sort of political education we need.
The teachers and students, some soaked by rain, were chanting slogans in unison. This is the sort of political education we need.
Because our education is partially responsible for this country’s lack of political maturity. We are taught to follow. Dissent is always discouraged. If we are taught from a young age the political history of this country, voicing opinions, equity and class and accountability,
We might not elect crooks to rule over us. We might not go to sleep after each election, letting gov. function without the people’s oversight. We may just build a socio-political system that is accountable and a politically-conscious general public.
#SriLankaProtests
#SriLankaProtests
So I guess I completely lost it.
but it was infuriating to witness @GotabayaR and his hired goons trying to break up a peaceful protest using guns. There were children, youth, and elderly in the crowd!Why bring guns into their midst?Who are you trying to shoot?
#GoHomeRajapaksas
but it was infuriating to witness @GotabayaR and his hired goons trying to break up a peaceful protest using guns. There were children, youth, and elderly in the crowd!Why bring guns into their midst?Who are you trying to shoot?
#GoHomeRajapaksas
The whole country is on the streets protesting peacefully demanding this government to dissolve, the Rajapaksas to leave and for wrongdoers to be put in jail. And they still think this is a game.
With their toy solders, they play with the lives of 22 Mn people. This must stop!
With their toy solders, they play with the lives of 22 Mn people. This must stop!
This cannot go on. What more pressure can we put on the Rajapaksas as they ridicule the mandate of the people? The North and minorities experienced it, now it’s a rude awakening to the South. We’ve have been saying this for years.They have no regard for your lives.And that is why
Dramatic scenes at the parliament entrance Talawatugoda road…#SriLankaProtests
Despite the torrential rain, they are adamant not to let any of the parliamentarians out… #SriLankaProtests
@GotabayaR #GoHomeRajapaksas #gohomegota
@GotabayaR #GoHomeRajapaksas #gohomegota
Encouraging to see a lot of youthful energy at the protests. However, let’s not forget our purpose.
Ousting this power-hungry, corrupt family and its equally corrupt satellites will not be easy. These are only early days. Difficult times are ahead and we must persevere.
Ousting this power-hungry, corrupt family and its equally corrupt satellites will not be easy. These are only early days. Difficult times are ahead and we must persevere.
Getting people to the street is the first step. Understanding why we are on the streets and the history leading up to it are quintessential for this collective struggle.
For one:
‘Gota Go Home’ and ‘Go Home Rajapaksas’ are such powerful, loaded phrases. There was a time
For one:
‘Gota Go Home’ and ‘Go Home Rajapaksas’ are such powerful, loaded phrases. There was a time
When people disappeared for speaking up. When activists, journalists were killed in broad daylight. When there was a regime of oppression, fear and intimidation
When 6.9 Mn said yes to Rajapaksas they also said yes to that.That’s why for some it’s difficult to forget and forgive
When 6.9 Mn said yes to Rajapaksas they also said yes to that.That’s why for some it’s difficult to forget and forgive
Helmet Man's not dead! 🎉
Rumours are flying around about the death of the man who gave the epic speech at the #gohomerajapaksas Mirihana protest.
We’re happy to say that he seems to be alive and kicking. Here’s the statement Watchdog received from his lawyer:
Rumours are flying around about the death of the man who gave the epic speech at the #gohomerajapaksas Mirihana protest.
We’re happy to say that he seems to be alive and kicking. Here’s the statement Watchdog received from his lawyer:
"I am appearing for him today at Gangodawila courts . Case no AR1066/22 full name is Jayasinghege Sudara Nadeesh. As we speak he is now before the JMO. He will be produced before court today."
"I, Dilrukshi Dias Wickramasinghe, will appear for Sudhara with Kalinga Indatissa PC .AAL Dilumi de Alwis and AAL Sithari Perera."
A new year. A new government.
We don’t want temporary, meaningless resignations. We want a new government!
#GoHomeRajapaksas
We don’t want temporary, meaningless resignations. We want a new government!
#GoHomeRajapaksas
People will not stand by this. It’s very clear what we all want. Rajapaksas and all their henchmen must go!
Johnston to Highways... this government does not want to correct itself. It wants to further take us to ruin. It's no secret that Johnston is behind the controversial bid to award a contract to a local consortium at a price $822 Mn higher.
sundaytimes.lk/220306/news/pu…
sundaytimes.lk/220306/news/pu…
Why bad policy put us in this mess, a 🧵with examples.
#SriLankaCrisis #SriLankaEconomicCrisis #GoHomeRajapaksas #GoHomeGota
Before 2019, SL's annual gov revenue exceeded expenses similar to how if someone with a 130k salary, had 140k expenses and 60k in loan payments.
(1/25)
#SriLankaCrisis #SriLankaEconomicCrisis #GoHomeRajapaksas #GoHomeGota
Before 2019, SL's annual gov revenue exceeded expenses similar to how if someone with a 130k salary, had 140k expenses and 60k in loan payments.
(1/25)
So this fellow (let's assume it's a guy), is short about 70k each month. He has to borrow it, 70k every single month. Obviously, that's stupid and not sustainable - because that means the 60k in payments he has, keeps growing each month.
So what does he do?
(2/25)
So what does he do?
(2/25)
Does he find a second job to supplement his income (increase taxes)? Does he work harder to try and get a promotion (increase productivity)? Does he look at his expenses and realise, maybe I shouldn't be buying fancy cars (expressways) and phones (lotus towers)?
No lol
(3/25)
No lol
(3/25)
Looks like they blocked @twitter, @facebook and @whatsapp.
#GoHomeRajapaksas
Alright, let me drop some advice for people trying to get online
1) Don't download random VPN apps. Most of them steal data. If you want the good stuff, download TOR (torproject.org/download/).
#GoHomeRajapaksas
Alright, let me drop some advice for people trying to get online
1) Don't download random VPN apps. Most of them steal data. If you want the good stuff, download TOR (torproject.org/download/).
2) TOR is free and some of the best VPN tech you can get for that price, but slow as hell. For something faster, download Opera. Got to settings (left hand, bottom, gear icon), type 'VPN' in the search and enable it.
opera.com/download
opera.com/download
3) Opera isn't fancy and has only a handful of servers, so easy to block. Still, usable. I'm using it right now.
4) Download Signal (signal.org/en/) for your instant messaging needs. Or Telegram, whatever, but Signal with disappearing messages turned on is -chefs kiss-
4) Download Signal (signal.org/en/) for your instant messaging needs. Or Telegram, whatever, but Signal with disappearing messages turned on is -chefs kiss-
JOIN US as we mark 31 days of continuous People’s Protest, at Kohuwela junction on Thurs March 31st!💪🏾
It’s heartening to see so many people’s protests not affiliated to political parties over the weekend! It’s time the people realised their power!
#takebackourpower✊🏾 #lka
It’s heartening to see so many people’s protests not affiliated to political parties over the weekend! It’s time the people realised their power!
#takebackourpower✊🏾 #lka
