Two years ago, the people voted for party with the symbol of the Nelum Pohottuwa, expecting that it will bring about a prosperous nation. It is a twist of fate that today parents are unable to buy a packet of milk powder for their children. Hence some are wading in the muddy waters and digging Nelum roots to feed their starving children, stated Mr Premadasa.
Some who have climbed the Nelum Tower have claimed that they can see paradise when they look down from the heights of the tower. However, what one actually sees when one looks down is a mass of people undergoing immense suffering.
In the midst of all this, the government has acted in imprisoning young leaders via the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), and another illegal type of repression is being implemented by decreeing high-security zones, and media repression is being implemented by hindering the existence of free media, in the government’s new bid of unleashing a ‘triad of repression’, the Opposition Leader pointed out.
Mr Premadasa pointed out that Malnutrition was severely on the rise. It has been reported that children are bringing the kernel of young coconut for their mid day meal in school. When questioned on this, certain Ministers have provided shallow responses.
Mr Premadasa made these comments during the electoral committee meeting of the Samagi Janabalawegaya, in Bandaragama, in the Colombo District yesterday (24).
The meeting was organised by the Chief Organiser of SJB for Bandaragama, Mr Nayanaka Ranwella.
MIAP
