Their political duel was aggravated recently when the President, wary that her prime ministerial rival was "too soft" in dealing with the rebel Tamil Tigers, sacked three ministers and took over their portfolios.
El duelo político se agravó recientemente cuando la Presidente, preocupada porque su rival, el Primer Ministro, era "demasiado suave" con los rebeldes tamiles, despidió a tres ministros y se apoderó de sus carteras.