The 18th of this month marked the 18th death anniversary of Vijaya Kumaratunga. At that ceremony Minister Rajitha Senaratne had met Chandrika. Once they were intimate friends. But later they became enemies spoke very cordially.
“When at a time you had grouses with me when you were the Minister of Lands, you very kindly locate a plot of land to construct a commemoration hall in memory of late Vijaya. When 50% was donated by you the balance 50% was given by Reginald Cooray
In reply what Rajitha said was he would speak to the President and have it rectified, he promised.
In the midst of this ceremony clips from films how Vijaya had acted as lovers very intimately with Malani were shown. These scenes were well edited and vey prominently shown. After showing these scenes video clips of his political career too were shown. It is learnt that Chandrika after watching these contrasting scenes has not been her normal self but in a disturbed state of mind.
At that time Vijaya’s sister Rupa was seated next to her.She had quipped “ see I
The photographs of the ceremony are shown BELOW:
Pix By - Suren Abeysundara