Chief of Defence staff General Sarath Fonseka speaking to reporters a short while ago at the Kelaniya Rajamaha Vihara confirmed that he had handed over his retirment papers and that he will decide if he is entering politics once he officially hands over the uniform.
When asked by reporters if he had an issue with the government General Fonseka said "You have to ask that from the Government".
Fonseka also said that he had done his best for the country and now he wants to retire from the current position he holds.