Speaking further Gen. Fonseka said, “I applied to enter my name for the 2008 electoral lists. But unfortunately it has not been entered. The government misquoting this states I don’t have citizenship in this country. During the past I had more important work to attend than looking for my voting right. I had to fulfill my responsibilities for the Motherland and dedicate myself to defend its sovereignty.
When I risked my life for the country no one questioned regarding my citizenship. However, now to safeguard their power the so-called patriots have started investigating my citizenship. This clearly indicates their bankruptcy.”