Labor Minister Mervyn Silva says it was the President and the Defence Secretary who steered the forces to win the war against the LTTE and forces chiefs who are trying to take personal credit for the task should therefore not overstep their limits.The Minister made this statement at a meeting held yesterday to mark the opening of a road development project in Dematagoda. Western Province Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunge also attended the meeting organized by Western Provincial Councilor Thilanga Sumathipala.
Minister Mervyn Silva referring to General Fonseka said, “When the 10 great giants fought wars and won it was King Dutugemunu’s name
that was made popular and it was his name that went down in history. That was because the battles were planned and strategies were formed by King Dutugemunu and the giants simply carried out the king’s orders.
“This time we fought against the LTTE. It was the President and the Defence Secretary who planned the battle and gave leadership to it. The forces chiefs simply carried out the orders.
“It is in this backdrop that some forces chiefs think that the war was won because of them. They are trying hard to take credit for it. I’m firmly telling these people not to overstep their limits. If these officials perform their duties knowing their true position they will be able to win the respect of the people. If they allow to be misled by opposition politicians and act accordingly, then we will be compelled to release details about their inside dealings. I ask these forces chiefs not to create such a scenario.”
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