Aftermath of Presidency
Kumaratunga is a member of the Club de Madrid, an organization of more than 80 former Presidents and Prime Ministers of democratic countries, which works to promote democratic governance and leadership worldwide.
Kumaratunga noted recently in 2007 "I sincerely tried to reach a political consensus to solve the ethnic question, and tried to introduce a pluralistic constitution that would cater to the political aspirations of the Tamil people without dividing the country".
On September 2009, Kumaratunga, was on a personal visit to Kerala, India told reporters "I too care for my life. Even though the current government is a government of my party (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) I don't feel safe,". "There is an overall lack of freedom and an atmosphere of fear prevails in the country.The basic rights of the people and media freedom are restricted in Sri Lanka"
Chandrika Kumaratunga is a Member of the Global Leadership Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that offers, discreetly and confidentially, a range of experienced advisors to political leaders facing difficult situations.
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