Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa announced that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a comprehensive series of public rallies across all districts beginning September 5, while challenging the Opposition to demonstrate public support through their own gatherings.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to embark on an expansive public engagement initiative, with rallies planned across all districts starting from September 5, according to an announcement made by Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa on August 23.
Addressing media representatives in Kalutara, Minister Jayathissa characterized the upcoming events as part of a special series of large-scale public gatherings to be conducted under the President's direct leadership. The minister framed the rally programme as an opportunity for the government to connect with citizens across the country.
In his remarks, Minister Jayathissa issued a challenge to opposition parties, inviting them to organize their own public meetings and demonstrations if they believe public sentiment opposes the current administration. He emphasized that such efforts would serve as a legitimate test of public opinion, stating that opposition figures need only mobilize citizens to the streets to substantiate their claims of popular discontent.
The minister also referenced the opposition's track record during their time out of power, suggesting citizens should evaluate the government's current performance against the programmes they previously implemented. The announcement comes as the administration continues its engagement with voters following recent political developments in the country.
