September 25, (LNW) Colombo :
In particular, I would like to express my desire to inquire
about the reasons for my interest in the new president by
lankanewsweb. When I joined the Rugby administration
and attempted to combat fraud and corruption while
reducing the debt burden, even when a political leader who
treated Rugby as his family’s asset interfered, it was
LankaNewsWeb that reached out to me and gave me a
voice.
At that time, when I was striving to elevate Sri Lanka
rugby, despite that politician bringing the greatest disgrace
to Sri Lanka rugby on the international stage with the help
of influential figures in Asian rugby and even removing
sponsors, LankaNewsWeb stood as a courageous media
outlet that spoke out fearlessly, undeterred by political
pressure.
Rizly Illyas, former president of the Sri Lanka Rugby
administration and a prominent figure in the business
world, has stepped forward to speak about the new leader.
After spending much of my time at Isipatana College, I
later attended St. Peter’s College and rose through the ranks
by working hard and honestly, both in my profession and
in rugby. That’s why the traditional elites, politicians, and
administrators—who enriched themselves through fraud
and deceit—attempted to pull me down. This is the way
things are done across every field. Even now, similar signs
are emerging against the new president AKD and the NPP.
I firmly state that the people who have destroyed this
country to such an extent that they cannot even mention its
name, AKD and NPP cannot be allowed to do the same
against it.The people must come together.
I listened to everyone’s stiries up until the end of the
election. Most were engaged in self-praise, slandering
others, and acting arrogantly as if no one stood above them.
But, like AKD and the NPP, what stood out were the
discussions on real issues and the clear solutions they
presented from the platform. Impressed by that, I became a
supporter of this movement. They talk to those who say
they know. There was a devil in some people’s head that
they worked hard to get rid of. It’s similar to how I came
across your website. Neither AKD nor the NPP knows
about me here. I haven’t met them either, but I have done
what any responsible citizen who loves their country
should do.
Investing money in meaningful initiatives and
implementing development programs can sometimes be
thwarted by corrupt individuals who unite to obstruct these
efforts in Parliament. We seek to understand exactly what
he did without opposing him. Educated individuals who
know how to inform society about this must step in.
Likewise, I believe that AKD and the NPP have taken note
of the opinions expressed during this election. Even as he
addressed the nation as president, he emphasized his
responsibility to win over both those who voted and those
who did not.
A president was appointed for the country. Some people
said that they are talking about religion and race first. In
order to maintain power, the people of the country fought
and created divisions. However, the new president held a
brief ceremony and effectively conveyed what needed to
be said. AKD has the vision and ability to manage time and
get the most out of it from the little work done during this
time. We strive to protect this good man whom we
understand and feel for. In turn, he must also work to
maintain our trust in order to safeguard us.
There is a clear opportunity to address waste and
corruption, halt political interference in the administrative
system, and hold accountable those who have wronged this
country. From my experience, I believe we need to
minimize the amount of time the citizens lose in programs
where politicians are heavily involved. Similarly, we must
eliminate unnecessary expenses and impose limits on
politicians who exploit unlimited resources. Even if the
government’s income doesn’t significantly increase
through these measures, we can save a substantial amount
of unnecessary expenditures. These savings can then be
redirected toward development.
Even those who did not vote for NPP have a role to play in
the next election. We must send a capable group of
individuals to Parliament who are free from involvement in
theft, fraud, and corruption. Political parties also bear a
responsibility in this process. Do not give nominations
from your parties to accused people. The most crucial
aspect is that AKD’s victory has a significant impact on
society.
Finally, Illyas concluded his remarks by stating, “AKD has
this to say: We will unite as a people to protect you. Uphold
our trust and work towards making this country a just and
law-abiding society. Eliminate unnecessary expenses. Stop
wasting the people’s precious time at every turn. Just make
this country a rich country.”
That was Illyas’ vision. However, we are optimistic about
the future. Everything will finally be decided on the matter
of what is good and bad for the country.
