Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed that Sri Lanka’s fundamental challenges remain unaddressed even after 76 years of governance.
Speaking at a public meeting in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Dr. Amarasuriya highlighted that, despite the end of the war years ago, many citizens still grapple with basic issues like inadequate education and limited job opportunities.
“I frequently meet mothers who struggle to provide quality education for their children. Schools lack adequate teachers, and although these children persevere through their education, they face a lack of job prospects upon graduation,” she remarked.
Reflecting on the nation’s decades of governance, she continued, “Even after 76 years, these fundamental issues remain unresolved. How can current leaders, who fail to address the basic rights of the people, effectively tackle the challenges of reconciliation and post-war recovery?”
Dr. Amarasuriya also criticized certain politicians who, after previously distancing themselves from the public, are now soliciting votes with promises of change, claiming they will follow the “compass” in Parliament.
She made it clear that her government will avoid alliances with such politicians, stating, “We are ready to work with all political parties to solve national issues, but only those who contest under the compass and win elections will be eligible for ministerial roles.”
