The Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has stated that he had backtracked on the people’s decision on two occasions two years ago and that the innocent people of this country have unfortunately had to bear the consequences today.
He was addressing the District Convention of the Samagi Wihidum Balaghanaya held in Ratnapura yesterday (15).
The Leader of the Opposition said that the rulers had not suffered any loss due to the change made by the people and pointed out that the rulers were enjoying themselves and the people were suffering in the queues on the streets.