The President vows to uphold and protect women’s rights

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he chose to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming Presidential Election, free from any party affiliation, to address the nation’s hunger crisis. He emphasized that the people’s suffering transcends party lines and political colours.

The President made these remarks during the “Kantha Ape Balaya” women’s conference held in Colombo today.

During the conference, the President further vowed to uphold and protect women’s rights, ensuring they are equal to the rights enjoyed by men in the country.

Meanwhile, Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi, who also addressed the event, said that Bangladesh is facing the current predicament due to poor leadership. Minister Wanniarachchi further said, Sri Lanka averted such a dire situation due to the courageous leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.