20 October 2022 12:00 am Views - 87
By Shane Seneviratne
Mahanayaka of Asgiriya Chapter Ven Warakagoda Gnanarathana Thera expressed concern about politicians and senior government officials neglecting their duty towards the country.
During a meeting with the representative of the Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya of Sri Lankan Airlines yesterday, the Mahanayake Thera pointed out that the majority of politicians and the government officials were corrupt. He said the national assets and public funds were in danger due to poor administration and corruption.
The Mahanayaka of the Malwatta Chapter Ven. Thibbotuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera, said the majority of politicians had been instrumental in destroying the country and not developing it.
He pointed out that fraud, corruption and malpractices were the order of the day. The Ven. Thera said every government that came into power on the promise to protect national assets had done the opposite for personal gains. He further said that the Sri Lankan Airlines has been declared an enterprise running at a loss, and that the Hambantota airport is maintained by the income generated by the Katunayake airport.
The trade union representatives explained on the sad state of affairs in the airline and hardships faced by them.