By: Isuru Parakrama
April 27, Colombo (LNW): The National People’s Power (NPP) hosted a public rally yesterday (26) in the Pudukkudiyirippu area, as part of its preparations for the forthcoming Local Government elections.
The event was spearheaded by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who addressed a large and attentive crowd.
In his speech, Dissanayake stressed the critical importance of securing victory at the upcoming elections, framing it as a necessary step to maintain and strengthen the country’s recent progress.
He remarked that, after many years of hardship and stagnation, Sri Lanka had finally begun to chart a more hopeful course. Dissanayake cautioned that allowing this newfound direction to falter would only set the nation back.
Reflecting on the country’s painful past, he spoke movingly about the devastation wrought by the prolonged conflict between the North and South. He highlighted the enormous human cost, with countless innocent lives lost and families torn apart by the violence.
Dissanayake urged all Sri Lankans to move beyond the bitterness of history, emphasising the need for reconciliation and unity across ethnic and communal lines.
He called upon the people to embrace the vision of a shared homeland, where every citizen, regardless of background, could feel an equal sense of belonging and pride. Stressing that unity must be at the heart of the country’s future, he noted that true national strength would come from solidarity rather than division.
In a gesture aimed at fostering this spirit of togetherness, Dissanayake announced plans for a National Cultural Day to be held in October.
The celebration would serve as a platform for all communities to come together, celebrating their rich diversity while reinforcing the common bonds that tie the nation together, he remarked.
