June 24, Colombo (LNW): Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara praised President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Members of Parliament for their efforts to prevent deaths during the country’s economic collapse.
Speaking at the ‘Smart Youth Club’ programme on the second day of the ‘Amparata’ event, he remarked, “When the country progresses, it is important to study figures like Che and Lenin, as well as ideologies such as liberalism and Marxism. This helps us understand what is right. Some people change their views after reading something like ‘Das Kapital’, but to truly grasp the world, one must read broadly – left, right, north and south.”
“Our country faced a severe regression, with people dying in queues. To halt these deaths, we had to see ourselves as true revolutionaries. President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the parliamentarians accepted this challenge, recognising the people’s pain and suffering.
True revolutionaries stood up for the people. But what about those who merely watched, claimed they would save the country, discouraged financial assistance, and did nothing? Are they revolutionaries? Do they truly care for the people?” Nanayakkara questioned.
He continued, “These so-called economic killers even label Elon Musk an economic hitman. Today, we have moved from history to the future, attracting investments from knowledgeable individuals like Elon Musk. We are providing professional training from the grassroots level to empower youth as smart leaders.”
