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Sajith tells govt. to carry out promises

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa took aim at the government during a debate on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s policy statement in Parliament, urging the government to “walk the talk” on its promises.
Premadasa sharply criticised the government for its continued use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), despite previous promises to abolish the controversial legislation before coming to power. He highlighted the contradiction between the government’s stance on the PTA during the election campaign and its current actions, which he claimed were aimed at suppressing social media freedoms.
“Social media played a crucial role in securing the government’s large electoral mandate. Yet, after coming to power, the government is using the very Act it promised to repeal to target social media activists,” Premadasa stated.
“Is it fair to engage in a crackdown on the media using the PTA? You received immense support from the social media sector, yet now, those same activists are being persecuted under the law you vowed to repeal.”
The Opposition Leader called for an end to the repression and reiterated his message: “You have to walk the talk,” he said.
Premadasa urged the government to implement its promises.
Premadasa tabled a speech by President Dissanayake that raised concerns about the IMF agreement signed by the government. While acknowledging the need to act within the framework of the IMF programme, Premadasa suggested that the government could engage with the IMF to remove aspects of the agreement that were detrimental to the people. “I table this speech by President Dissanayake to this very same House.
“The President himself has emphasised the importance of understanding the ground reality,” Premadasa said. “It is within this context that we point out that certain aspects of the IMF programme harm the people. We are ready to assist the government if it takes action on this issue.”
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Clean Sri Lanka is a project that removes obstacles to living a civilized life – Prime Minister

Prime Minister Dr. HariniAmarasuriya stated that the Clean Sri Lanka program is an initiative aimed at removing obstacles to living a civilized life. The Prime Minister made this remark on Sunday (09) morning while participating in the ‘A Beautiful Beach, an Attractive Tourist Destination’ held at the Mattakkuliya Beach Park.
As part of this initiative, beach cleaning programs were conducted simultaneously at 124 locations across the Western and Southern Provinces from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with the goal of cleaning 1,740 kilometers of coastline nationwide.
Speaking further,the Prime Minister stated:
“Today, under the Clean Sri Lanka program, we are undertaking cleaning activities across many kilometers of shoreline around the island. However, this initiative is not just about physical cleanliness. It holds a deeper meaning—eliminating obstacles to a civilized way of life, not only in our surroundings but also in our mindset.”
“This transformation is not something the government can achieve alone. It requires a collective effort. It must start within ourselves, from our homes, villages, streets, and marketplaces. Public participation is crucial for this initiative to be successful. Today, we are here not in our official capacities, but as citizens of this country, committed to making a difference.”
“Through the Clean Sri Lanka program, we must unite to bring about the transformation that our people expect”.
The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala, Governor of the Western Province Hanif Yusuf, Chairman of the Colombo District Development Committee Lakshman Nipunarachchi, Colombo District Secretary Ginige Prasanna Kumara, General Manager of the Marine Environment Protection Authority Jagath Gunasekara, officers of the Sri Lanka Police and the Tri-Forces, and local community members.
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