The JR I disliked — A review of courage, candour and historical balance | Daily FT

Mar 27, 2026 · 1174 words

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“Markar recalled seconding a proposal to expel Jayewardene from the United National Party.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to confirm or refute Markar's recollection of proposing expulsion of Jayewardene.

“Jayewardene promoted a former critic based on merit rather than loyalty.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to verify Jayewardene's promotion practices regarding former critics.

“Jayewardene warned in the 1940s about an administrative system established by foreign rulers.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to confirm or refute Jayewardene's 1940s warnings about foreign administrative systems.

“Jayewardene responded to U.S. pressure over the rubber-rice trade by refusing to compromise independence.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to verify Jayewardene's response to U.S. pressure over the rubber-rice trade.

“Jayewardene's policies included opening the economy, establishing free trade zones, expanding irrigation, and modernizing communications.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to confirm or refute the specific policies attributed to Jayewardene.

“Jayewardene emphasized that landlessness, poverty, and hunger could not be eradicated without ending foreign rule.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to verify Jayewardene's statements linking foreign rule to landlessness and poverty.

“Jayewardene invoked the Buddhist maxim 'Nahi verena verani' at the 1951 San Francisco Peace Conference.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to confirm or refute Jayewardene's use of the Buddhist maxim at the 1951 conference.

“The book 'The J.R. I Disliked' will be launched on Monday 30 March at the J.R. Jayewardene Centre.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to verify the book launch details or event existence.