Christian Council calls for urgent ‘United or All-Party Government’

The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) called on the Parliamentarians to respect and heed to the 'voice of the general public' and to form a 'United or All-Party Government' urgently to address and lift the nation from its fallen state of bankruptcy. 

The NCCSL said in a statement that they were highly disturbed by the unfolding events in the country, which apart from the economic bankruptcy, is moving the nation towards a deep political catastrophe. 

They also called on the people, especially the youth who fearlessly made many a sacrifice denouncing the prevailing system of corrupt governance and for remedial reforms, to continue their peaceful, non-political agitation for the much- anticipated rule of law and governance.

The Full Statement:

The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) is highly disturbed by the unfolding events in our country, which apart from the economic bankruptcy, is moving the nation toward a deep political catastrophe. 

Taking serious note of this disastrouS development, we the Heads of Churches of NCCSL. wish to explicitly state the following-

1. We call upon the people, especially the Youth of our Country who fearlessly made many a sacrifice denouncing the prevailing system of corrupt governance and for remedial reforms, to continue their peaceful, non-political agitation for the much- anticipated rule of law and governance. by respecting the existing governing laws of the country and to desist from any acts of damaging public or private property, including those of heritage value.

2. It Is equally important that those in governance or those seeking to retain seats of power, do not in any way abuse their authority and engage in any course of action to deliberately provoke the patience of the public and create an atmosphere for violence; that could be used as a tool and an excuse to consolidate their aspirations for power. 

3. As representatives of the people, we call upon the Parliarnentarians to respect and heed to the 'voice of the general public' and to place the intereSts of the country as top Priority  in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities and to urgently, without further delay to commit themselves towards the forrning of the 'United or All-Party Government' to collectively address and lift the nation from its falkn state of bankruptcy.

4. We also call upon the Armed Forces and the Police to act with caution dealing with the frustrations of the people In their sincere efforts towards responsible and accountable governance and for use of minimum force in dealing with the ongoing protests and agitations. Accordingly, we also request the protestors to be mindful of the Challenging responsibilities of the Armed Forces and the Police respectively. 

It Is our fervent hope and prayer that Sri Lanka as a nation will collectively face, address and Overcome the challenges of this unprecedented crisis of a 'fallen state', and to this extend be assured of our solidarity, support and cooperation.