Participating in Derana TV’s ‘360’ current affairs programme last night, he said Rakna Lanka had cabinet approval, and that it is providing security services to many state institutions.

Also, the floating armoury of Avant Garde even supported the United Nations, and did not get involved in any illegally activity, he said.

Rajapaksa went onto refute allegations that he had connections with Bodu Bala Sena, adding that he and his brother, former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, had no reason to be hostile towards the Muslim people.

Electric chair in US

He charged that certain persons in the government were unfairly trying to tarnish his image, noting that if arrested, he could have to lead a life behind bars.

The threats to his life during the war continue to haunt him throughout his life, according to him.

Holding dual citizenship, Rajapaksa said that he would have to sit on the electric chair if he goes to the US, which LTTE loyalists want to happen.