President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has reiterated that each and every promise in his National Policy Framework, “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour” will be honoured in the coming years. He has asked for a strong Parliament and people’s support to accomplish them successfully.

President Rajapaksa made these remarks at a public gathering at Nikaweratiya on Sunday (26) in support of the candidates representing Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). The gathering was organized by Minister Johnston Fernando.

President Rajapaksa instructed the Army Commander to repair the dilapidated playground of Jayanthi Maha Vidyala, Nikaweretiya following a request by the students of the school.

The President, speaking at a meeting, organized by candidate T.B. Ekanayake at the Mahawa Weekly Fair premises highlighted the need for a permanent solution to the human-elephant conflict. In addition, the people informed the President of the issues with regard to the proposed overpass and cultural square at the Mahawa junction as well as the issues related to land and water.

A student handed over his piggy bank savings to the President to be utilized for the country battle against Covid-19.

The President also participated in the public rally organized by the SLPP candidate Tharanath Basnayake at the U. B Wanninayake Playground in Galgamuwa. The residents of the area informed the President of the hardships they had to face daily due to elephant attacks, lack of facilities in the Galgamuwa Hospital and inadequate public transportation.

On the way from Galgamuwa to Meegalewa, the President exchanged views with the people on either side of the road.

The President was warmly welcomed by the public at the Meegalewa National Ground, where meeting was held in support of SLPP candidate Asanka Navaratne.

The people requested the President to rehabilitate the road network and tanks in the area.

An octogenarian handed over Rs. 5,000 he had saved to President to be used for the COVID -19 Fund.

Attending the meeting organized at Hettipola Weekly fair President said he would extend his assistance to implement, “Panduwasnuwara Development Plan” presented by candidate Gunapala Ratnasekara.