In a letter addressed to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Wickremasinghe has said that as the leader of the opposition he is acting on behalf of an opposition parliamentarian and urged the President to consider the services rendered by General Fonseka.
The jailed General served the nation with honour and distinction and as the Army Commander was responsible for defeating the LTTE on the ground, Wickremasinghe has pointed out.
The opposition, considering his services to the country is of the view that the retired General and DNA parliamentarian should not be jailed, Wickremasinghe has told the President.
The opposition leader has visited the imprisoned Commander at the Welikada Prison today, local media reported. He has reportedly inquired the prison authorities about the facilities provided to Fonseka.
The opposition leader also joined the leader of the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Somawansa Amarasinghe launched a public petition campaign in front of the Fort Railway Station demanding the release of Sarath Fonseka.
Members of the opposition and DNA members along with jailed commander's wife Anoma Fonseka participated in the petition signing.
Fonseka began his 30-month jail sentence last week at the Welikada Prison following the President's approval of the court martial decision. The former military commander was found guilty of violating military procurement procedures during his tenure as Army Chief.
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