Responsibility The only responsibility he had, was the elimination of Prabhakaran. Gota effectively executed that task. Other than that Gota has no responsibility. Economic Development, Promoting Tourism, Business Development, Education - none of those are Gota's responsibility.
Accountability Gota is not accountable to any one; not even to his brother. Most of the time, Gota doesn't even consult the President, but issues orders. Gota is not accountable to the Legislative members. And Gota is not an elected member; so not accountable to the People of Sri Lanka.
International Community Gota is not the member of the cabinet. He is not answerable to UN or any other countries. He doesn't care about allegations from Human Rights, Red Cross or any other international organizations
A military coup is an organized action by the armed forces of a country meant to overthrow and replace its government. Having enjoyed the sound of guns; salutes of the military generals; Gota will never give up all these privileges. As long as Gota is convinced that Mahinda will win the election and be the next President, he will be passive. Once Gota realizes that the chance of winning the election for Mahinda is remote then he will not hesitate to execute the military coup; even his brother Mahinda cannot stop Gota.
Pervez Musharraf became de facto Head of Government (using the title Chief Executive and assuming extensive powers) of Pakistan following a bloodless coup d'état on 12 October 1999. Compare to Pakistan, Sri Lanka is much smaller and easier for military coup.
Burma Democratic rule ended in 1962 when General Ne Win led a military coup d'état. Since then Burma is ruled by military junta. The world and UN don't question Burma. UN and others were asking so many questions about the camp and human rights in Sri Lanka. Gota may have already arrived at the conclusion to bring Sri Lanka under military rule.
Crisis of Sri Lanka Right now, the real crisis in Sri Lanka is about the constitutional authority. No one in the world knows, whether Sri Lanka is still a Democratic country or a Military state. If it's clearly declared as Military state, then the world will just keep silent, as in the case of Burma. No freedom for press in Burma; the world doesn't complain. The confusion arises only when you declare as a democratic country and act like a military one. So the current crisis is: Does Democracy exist in Sri Lanka or not?
They cannot make any major breakthrough unless they pull something dramatically, just like those British politicians Clement Atlee against Winston Churchill. Slogans like, "Visit Sri Lanka", "Cheer Mahinda; Vote Ranil" and "All Citizens of Sri Lanka Are Equal." Those slogans will generate support in the international arena and bring moral and financial support from all around the world. "Visit Sri Lanka," will bring the tourists from all around the world and naturally every one will have some work for the tourists. Economy will naturally grow.
Effective President. The President Mahinda Rajapaksa very effectively eliminated Prabhakaran. People of Sri Lanka have great respects for Mahinda. He is the best President since independence.
Mahinda's biggest strength is his brother Gota; Mahinda's biggest weakness also is his brother Gota. Gota is an Effective Executive. The problem with effective executives is, they need challenges all the time. They need greater goals to achieve; they need impossible tasks to work on. If you fail to give them challenging tasks, then they will become a big nuisance and head ache.
With the elimination of Prabhakaran, the biggest military challenge is over. Had they not killed Prabhakaran, they could have continued the military operation for many more years. Gota cannot just go around every day without firing a gun. The President shall talk to his brother and suggest him to take another challenge, such as, making Sri Lanka as the Silicon Valley for the world computing; or promoting tourism; or promoting foreign relationship; or even research on Space or Nuclear Power Plant or solution for Global Warming.
It's very essential for the President to establish himself as the leader for country's development, just like Manmohan Singh. People do consider Mahinda as war hero; there is no doubt about it; but there is no more war. People need a leader for economic development. Right now, there is no respect for Sri Lanka in the international community; nobody wants to visit Sri Lanka. People may come to the conclusion that, as long as Mahinda is in power, no chance for any economic development.
Right now, the youth has only two choices in Sri Lanka. They have bright future only if they wear a uniform. They have choice in selecting their uniform; either the military or the buddhist monk. They can either become a military soldier or the buddhist monk. Men in uniform are generally slaves. Men in uniform don't innovate; They don't create wealth; They only consume wealth; They are burden to the economy. Only people enjoying freedom innovate; Innovation only creates wealth.
Mahinda has to win the confidence of the world and also the people of Sri Lanka. Mahinda can promote English and Computer. That will bring the world closer to Sri Lanka. Once the world start visiting Sri Lanka, all the petty issues based on language and religion will vanish in thin air. Just follow the India model; freedom; secular; economic development. In less than five years, Sri Lanka can become a Developed nation.
Mahinda may have bright chance to win an international award, like Nobel Peace prize. It's simple. Citizens of Sri Lanka are EQUAL. No need to mention about any language or any religion. Just make all human beings are equal.
Article by: Bala Sankar. September 21, 2009.
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