SJB Accuses Government of Failing to Address Flooding, Transport Issues and Education Concerns

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Divulapitiya Electorate Organiser Sankha Abeygunawardena has criticised the government over its handling of national issues, accusing the administration of failing to deliver on its promises while the country faces mounting challenges.

Speaking at a media briefing organised by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Abeygunawardena recalled a recent statement by the President questioning whether the opposition was spreading falsehoods or engaging in corruption.

However, he argued that the current situation in the country raised serious questions about the government's performance, pointing to flooding and other difficulties that he claimed had emerged during the present administration.

He criticised delays in infrastructure development, stating that work on the Moragahakanda road remained incomplete and that authorities had also failed to complete improvements to the railway network. He further claimed that the government's efforts to improve public transportation through the introduction of new buses had been unsuccessful.

Abeygunawardena also referred to videos circulating on social media in which even young children were reportedly making critical remarks about the President, suggesting that public dissatisfaction with the administration was becoming increasingly visible.

Commenting on a video circulating in recent days involving Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne, he described it as an act intended to entertain the public while serious national issues remained unresolved.

He also accused the government of showing little concern for children, citing the proposed education reforms as an example of what he considered a failure to adequately protect children's interests.

Turning to the recent flooding in Colombo, Abeygunawardena criticised the Colombo Mayor, alleging that while parts of the city were submerged, she was occupied with publishing posts on social media instead of addressing the situation.

He further accused the government of attempting to introduce legislation that could facilitate state repression and protect the administration through what he described as state terrorism.

Abeygunawardena said the opposition had repeatedly warned the government against introducing the two proposed bills, arguing that the legislation was intended to target political opponents and suppress dissent.

He accused government representatives of making boastful statements while failing to address the concerns raised by the opposition, reiterating his party's opposition to the proposed legislation.