Sarath Fonseka returned with a whimper

Sarath Fonseka who went to India with a bang, has returned to Colombo quietly with a whimper.

It was reported that the former Chief of Defense Staff left on a private visit to India on the 3rd morning, has returned back to Colombo with a heavy heart and uncertain future as his stars clearly indicated "a future with uncertainty."

Also Asian Tribune learnt from our correspondent in New Delh that Indian Government leaders did not show any interest in meeting with the retired general.

It is learnt that before he left for India he implored the Indian High Commissioner Ashok K. Kantha, for a special arrangement to meet Indian Government leaders in New Delhi. But it seems that his request was not heeded.

When Asian Tribune tried to contact Ashok K. Kanth in Colombo, the High Commission official said that he has left for India on a private visit.

General Forsaka accompanied with his financier Senake De Silva, an arms dealer, reportedly has went to Mumbai and Bodh Gaya in Bihar.

He also met with an astrologer – a horoscope reader, who told him that as he was born on December 18,1950, he is now experiencing unfavorable period as the movement of Saturn, also known as the “Great Malefic,” - in his horoscope is positioned very badly and is set to create untold disturbances for the next 2 years.

In the meantime the retired general who made a big fuss while leaving for India at the airport in Colombo for concessions which he was not entitled after his retirement, made use of his diplomatic passport for travel to India.

Sources told Asian Tribune that he is not expected to make use of the diplomatic passport for travel outside the country after his retirement.

Also the retired General continues to make use of the General’s House located in the Bullers Road for his political campaign purposes.

The sixty year old General’s House, was meant for the serving Army Commander and his family and a retired Army Commander, without further delay, should leave way for the serving Army Commander’s use.

Many in Colombo said that the retired general’s recalcitrant approach clearly indicates that even after his retirement, he continues to intimidate officials for concession. They said they shudder to foresee, in case he wins the presidential election, he will be more authoritative, dictatorial and more of an intimidating personality.

God save Sri Lanka!

- Asian Tribune -