Srilanka, Jan. 30 -- The Independence Day celebrated in Sri Lanka on February 4 must be given new meaning. We are just days away from celebrating the 77th edition of celebrating Independence from the British. But we have over the years given prominence to individuals (State leaders of the past) who were not very true to the nation when ushering in independence. Some of them were instrumental in having deals or understandings with the British as to how Ceylon should be governed in the early years after independence.

Migettuwatte Gunananda thera



Weera Madugalle Disawe



Some of these individuals were even presented with knighthoods and titles afforded to locals who were faithful to the British Empire. Questions are raised as to ho...