September 13, Colombo (LNW):National People’s Power (NPP) Presidential Candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged to uphold the principle that “everyone is equal before the law” if elected to office. He emphasized that all individuals — including Ministers, Members of Parliament, businessmen, and citizens — should be treated equally before the law, with no one being above it.
Addressing a public meeting on Wednesday (11) at the Wevelpitiya grounds in Mahaiyawa, Kandy, Dissanayake also stressed the importance of simultaneously fortifying the country’s economy and its legal framework. He highlighted the need to establish robust international relations as a foundation for economic growth, mentioning ongoing discussions with leaders from several countries, including Japan, India, and China, to shape foreign policy under a potential future people’s government. Dissanayake reiterated that national progress requires strong diplomatic ties and cannot be achieved in isolation.
