The month of November 2022 was a very important period in terms of Sri Lanka’s security and geopolitics. In addition to the passing of the budget, the following important events took place.
1. A group of high level Indian delegates visited the country
2. Signed a defense pact with Pakistan (MOU)
3. Initiation of preliminary rounds of discussions on ‘right-sizing’ the security forces
Along with the above events, there is a severe changers in top security chairs . The decision to retire of Shavendra Silva and the decision to appoint of Sr.DIG Deshbandu Tennakoon as the 36th IGP are some of said important happenings.
The appointment of Deshabandu Tennakon as the next IGP is a controversial phenomenon. After said decision was licked, several religious and non-governmental organizations are planning to protest against it.
A group of lawyers representing a controversial religious cult plans to seek a writ application against Deshbandu’s appointment as IGP.
However, the appointment of the IGP should be done by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.
As of now, Sri Lanka’s business community, tourism industry, professionals have come to a stand, riots that anarchy the country should not be allowed. An IGP and an Army Commander who can quell riots has become the demand of many.
The Indian representatives who visited Sri Lanka recently have also pointed out a number of weaknesses in the police and security forces of Sri Lanka. it is worth noting, Regional powers talked about security, but no one was talked about human rights.
Accordingly, as how Ranil Wickramasinghe became the President, Deshbandu Tennakoon will become the 36th IGP of Sri Lanka nothing but with the help of the struggle.
Contenders on the IGP ladder
Defense agreements signed in secretly
