Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith and Bishops at yesterday’s media conference
Pic: Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

By Yohan Perera   

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith called for a change in the political system instead of people holding high positions, as a solution to Sri Lanka’s current crisis.  

“Changing people who hold high positions will not be a solution as it has already been proved,” Cardinal told a press conference.   

“The system under which all powers are vested with a single individual has to be done away with while legal immunity of those who hold high positions in the government also should be changed. Close associates and relatives of politicians who hold high positions in state institutions should be removed immediately. State institutions should be reformed with the advice of experts in various spheres,” he said.   

“People in our country are in queues today and are unable to obtain essential goods and services. The Catholic Church stands up with those who are suffering. Selling of public assets takes place secretly even during the present difficult period.