by D.B.S. Jeyaraj

Last year when speculation was rife about former Army commander Sarath Fonseka announcing his candidacy for the Presidential elections this columnist was among those who warned of adverse consequences befalling the Country as a result of this unprecedented move.

Sarath Fonseka posters in Jaffna-pic: indi.ca

Chief among these was the very strong possibility of an escalation in the continuous process of the military being politicised and society being militarised in the Country. I perceived the Fonseka phenomenon as the logical outcome this. [ click to read in full ~ dbsjeyaraj.com]