By: Isuru Parakrama
October 13, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has concluded his first political speech after assuming Office a short while ago (13).
He made his debut speech as the leader of the NPP at the “Parliamentary Election 2024 – Candidates’ Meeting” event organised by the Party this afternoon.
Dissanayake emphasised that the contest ahead does not solely comply with the number of votes to be secured, but a combination of culture and opinions, adding that the failed and obsolete political culture should be eradicated, aiming a new economic and political journey.
His position as the current Head of State and the Cabinet being held by only three Members of Parliament compel the administration to hold a difficult task, Dissanayake stressed, referring it to a “period of transitioning”, and therefore calling for a strong parliament majority for policy legislation.
He emphasised that during the transitioning period, the practice of patience must be mastered efficiently, aiming the broader goal of securing the majority.
President Dissanayake also pointed out that merely securing a strong majority, let alone a two-thirds majority, did not set examples of good governance in the history of Sri Lankan politics due to their subsequent decimation from one regime to another, suggesting that the concept of ‘a strong majority’ should stand for both quantitative and qualitative representation, which the public calls for.
The President addressed nominees for the upcoming General Election, thereby urging the NPP candidates to serve at their best for the latter part of being a majority.
He warned the NPP candidates to not betray the public’s trust upon their election to Parliament, advising them to serve what the public needs this nation to be.
Dissanayake also reiterated his commitment to fostering the party manifesto to build the nation.
