The president invites all political parties and public groups to unite

President Ranil Wickremesinghe invites all political parties and public groups to unite with him to steer the country forward protecting the hard won victories at the pace of the economic crisis.

Addressing a public rally in Dambulla yesterday he said that he  took on this challenge during a difficult period. At that time, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa fled. Although the Opposition Leader was the alternative Prime Minister, he abandoned the people in their time of need. Similarly, Anura Kumara Dissanayake was also missing.

He said, “Despite these challenges, we proceeded with our program in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund. We faced tough decisions, as printing money or taking loans from local banks was not an option. We reduced costs and increased VAT to generate revenue, which ultimately strengthened the rupee.”

President Wickremesinghe said that the Opposition aimed to halt the initiative to advance the country by providing relief to the people. Despite this, the Government had focused on easing the burden on people’s lives over the past two years.

The President said the Government would have created better living conditions for all citizens by 2025/2026. The President called upon all Sinhalese, Tamils, and Muslims to unite in working towards this goal. He emphasized that ensuring the well-being of the people is not a violation of fundamental rights and affirmed his readiness to make any necessary decisions for their benefit.