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: Joint
Statement By Lankans Living Abroad
Rajapaksha regime has patronised the religious extreme groups which are
destroying the values which are necessary for harmonies existence of different
religions and believers.
Rajapaksha regime has established a culture of corruption, elevated it to the levels
never heard of by establishing and practising nepotism and crony capitalism by
swindling the state coffers of its taxpayers money as well as countrys resources
The greatest democratic challenge faced by Sri Lanka today is defeating the
oppressive Rajapaksha regime which has trampled the rights of all peoples in Sri
Lankan with its iron boots. Such a challenge can only be surmounted through a
boarder coalition consisting of all opposition forces against this regime.
Abolition of the Executive Presidency, reimplementation of 17th Amendment as
mentioned in the 100 day programme of the common opposition are first but crucial
basic steps towards defeating this regime. But we also believe that the struggle for
democratic reforms will and should not stop there. And that could be done only utilising
the democratic space created by defeating this oppressive regime.
Therefore we believe at this juncture, it is imperative that all of us, who oppose the
present regime, support the common opposition candidate, sidelining any political
difference we may have.
We also extend our fullest cooperation to all those civil groups who are supporting and
strengthening the democratic programme of the common opposition and working
tirelessly to defeat this oppressive regime.
We also commit ourselves, individually and as well as networks to work closely and
continuously to bring democratic reforms in the country. We also like to stress the
importance of synergy between left and democratic forces of the country to make the
democratic reforms a reality.
We also like to highlight here few salient points which need to be considered giving
priority by all civil society actors in their actions towards democratic reforms once the
Rajapaksa regime is defeated.
governance and specially take all necessary steps to stop nepotism and corruption.
Stand and work for time bound dialogue process to find political solutions to
legitimate issues of the Tamil community by engaging all parties concerned to reach
common consensus.
Act in creating a ethical media culture with public service at its helm involving all the
In this context taking the over determined issues in to our consideration and keeping
the responsibility of creating a future civilised society as our priority, let us work
towards the victory of opposition common candidate Maithripala Sirisena in order to
create the democratic space and democratic governance in our country!
Defeat the Rajapaksha dictatorship!
Strengthen the struggle for democracy!
Create a civilised civil society!
1. A.C.K. Herath (Australia)
2. Ajith Dasanayake (Switzerland)
3. Ajith Rajapaksa (Australia)
4. Anver Manathunga (Quarter )
5. Arjuna Ranawana (Canada)
6. Balendra Thiruchittampalam (Germany)
7. Buddika Ranaweera (Italy)
8. Chadima Vithana (UK)
9. Chandrarathna Bandara (Canada)
10. Dilani Kokmaduwa (Italy)
11. Dimuth Deja (Germany)
12. Disnendra Perera (Switzerland)
13. Farook Sulaiman (UK)
14. Gamini Walisinghe (Australia)
15. Gulam R Dharann (Australia)
16. Jagath J Edirisinghe (Australia)
17. Janaka Priyantha (New Zealand)
18. Jayampathy Bulathsinghala. (Nepal)
19. Krishan Rajapaksha (Germany)
20. Krishna Subramania (Germany)
21. Kshama Ranawana (Canada)
22. Kumuduni Wijewardana (Nepal)
23. LAL PERERA (Australia)
24. Lional Bopage (Australia)
25. Mahroof Fauzar (UK)
26. Mendaka Abeysekera (USA)
27. Meril Ranaweera (Italy)
28. Nadarajah Kuruparan (UK)
29. Nadarajah Shanmugaratnam (Norway)
30. Nadarajah Suseenthiran (Germany)
31. Nagaluxmi Sivasamboo (France)