Opinion
No, they are not clean
One of the NPP’s slogans was “Catching Thieves”, a sentiment the people eagerly supported. However, simply putting a “thief in prison” does not solve the country’s problems.
A fundamental yet unwritten rule of governance is that correspondence to state offices should be acknowledged promptly. But try writing to the President, his secretary, a minister, or the head of a government department or corporation—or even attempt a phone call. Despite being new brooms, none will sweep. The same applies to the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative—contacting its office or speaking to one of its so-called “cleaners” yields nothing.
At least the police took action, cracking down on vulgar content in public transport vehicles. But even that effort was halted by the authorities.
Listening to the President and his appointees, one can’t help but wonder—what’s wrong with them? After spending decades in opposition, are they still stuck in the same mindset? Or are they simply struggling with a deep-seated inferiority complex?
Deshapriya