Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera has criticized the present administration, claiming its authoritarian practices exceed those of former President J.R. Jayewardene's era, citing the government's dismissal of advice from religious leaders.
The Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya political movement, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera, has leveled criticism against the current government, asserting that its authoritarian governance surpasses that of former President J.R. Jayewardene's administration. Speaking at a party event in Buttala on Monday, Jayaweera outlined concerns about what he characterizes as an expanding concentration of governmental power and a disregard for institutional frameworks.
Jayaweera specifically highlighted the government's alleged refusal to consider guidance from the country's Chief Prelates, describing this as a troubling development. According to the politician, the administration's approach to wielding authority has extended beyond the constitutional and political changes implemented during Jayewardene's tenure, which historically marked a significant period of institutional restructuring in Sri Lanka.
The remarks were delivered during a ceremony held at Buttala public grounds in the Monaragala District, where the Sarvajana Balaya appointed district-level organizational leaders. Jayaweera used the platform to argue that the government's governance patterns demonstrate both an unwillingness to engage with traditional advisory structures and a troubling trajectory toward centralized power. The politician framed these developments as matters requiring public awareness and discussion.
