Opposition Group Raises Concerns Over Government Policies, Judiciary and Political Developments

Priyankara Magammulla, a member of Bahujana Balaya, said We must also take into consideration the political criticism that arose regarding the 22nd Amendment.

Although many petitions were filed before the Supreme Court opposing the amendment, the President stated that it was taken to Parliament and passed.

This raises concerns as to whether the executive is being brought under the control of the judiciary. A referendum could have been held to determine whether the people supported the amendment.

When we look at the public rallies, it is clear that while the government is retaining all the power for itself, the opposition is unable to hold a rally.

The people are struggling while the government is carrying out actions that were not even included in its policy statement.

Those who raised their hands in support of Kumara of the coal controversy are now here covering up his wrongdoing. As this process continues, he is making false statements here. If King Mahasen had been alive, he too would have come to seek advice from this gentleman.

At present, telling lies appears to have become second nature to him.

The government’s so-called propaganda machinery is creating a narrative that members of the country’s intelligence services were involved in the Easter Sunday attacks.

Suresh Salley is still being kept in this situation, with the claim that investigations cannot yet be carried out. In the past, J.R. was called a dictator. What is happening now?

If the government wants to gain political advantage, is it acceptable to keep someone detained for that purpose? What is the government going to do when its propaganda machinery creates a narrative that the country’s intelligence services were behind such attacks?

While Suresh Salley is allegedly being given only basic food, commemorations relating to Thileepan are being held.

A serious injustice has been done to the child Shafi Yamin. This child and three others are unable to participate in the Asian Games because they have not been registered.

Sunil Kumara is unable to carry out this registration. The Kumara group is becoming a curse to this country.

In addition, Chamara Wijesuriya, the Executive Member, delivered remarks: Soon, we may not even be able to recite the Dhammapada.

If illnesses can be cured through religious practices, then why do we need hospitals? We ask the government: what place does the Buddhist community have in this country?

What has happened to Buddhist beliefs today?

Remember that these people are moving towards a situation where terrorism is allegedly being encouraged while creating circumstances in which young people no longer want to join the armed forces.