She made these observations speaking to the media after paying homage at the Dalada Maligawa and visiting the Asgiriya and Malwatte Maha Nayake Theras and received their blessings on her birthday.
Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga told the media that she went back home after completing her term of office as President and was not crazy about grabbing power.
"I have nothing to hide. I do not need political protection as I have neither cheated, nor robbed and have killed no one," she said, adding that "Some are looking for political power as a means of protection in fear that their past misdeeds would come to light."