Lankan politicians flee from bad luck

8220;Most of the top politicians, both in the Government and the Opposition, have left the country because of this apala8217; or bad period,8221; Sinhala scholar and astrologer Arisen Ahubudu said.

He said the next few months was particularly bad for those born under Aquarius and the horoscope for Sri Lanka was believed to be Aquarius. Sri Lanka8217;s economy was expected to be hit badly after October 23, Ahubudu predicted. 8220;Although the bad luck period begins from Friday, the effects of it will be felt from October 23,8221; he said.

Another astrologer Sugathadasa Jayasekera said he expected political turmoil in the country. TheSinhalese language Lankadeepa newspaper said several Hindu temples had organised religious services to invoke blessings on the country and nullify the effects of the planetary change.