Unfortunate national consensus is yet to be established

30 August 2022 12:00 am Views - 88

• States 19th Amendment  must be enacted in its entirety to protect democracy and human rights
• Says Power cuts, high cost of living and malnutrition are on the rise
• These problems can be  solved only if there is a national consensus in the country, he said

 “We are facing many  national crises never before experienced in the country’s past. The country  has already been internationally recognized as being bankrupt. The economy  has been fully destroyed. Power cuts, high cost of living and malnutrition  are on the rise. These problems can be solved only if there is a national  consensus in the country. 

Unfortunately, this has not taken place yet. On the  other hand, we appreciate the government taking steps to provide solutions to  many problems faced by the people such as traffic congestion, and fuel and  gas shortages,” Mr. Jayasuriya said speaking at a NMJS meeting in  Ratnapura.  

“As a national  movement, we have always suggested that all national leaders, regardless of  political affiliation, work together through parliament to seek solutions to  these issues. The people will then refrain from pointing fingers at parliament.  We can then rebuild this country while setting aside all divides through the  participation of the leaders and the blessings of the county’s citizens,”  he said.  If 24-hour electricity and  continuous fuel supply are established, the day-to-day lives of the people  will be restored. Industries and exports will increase rapidly. Tourist  arrivals will increase and we can further develop the industry during the  winter season in Europe,” Mr. Jayasuriya added. .

“We must ensure the  development of the agriculture industry. Experts have pointed out that if  farmers are given the necessary seed fertiliser and pesticide requirements at  a fair price, we can expect record-breaking higher yields in the Maha season.  We have also expressed our stiff opposition to the arrests of trade union  leaders and student activists by misusing the Prevention of Terrorism Act,”  he stressed.