Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has committed to preventing ethnic and religious tensions, stating his government will not allow such conflicts to re-emerge in the country.
At a celebration marking Prophet Muhammad's birth anniversary in Negombo, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake outlined his administration's commitment to eliminating communal discord from Sri Lankan society. The President acknowledged the nation's history of prolonged ethnic and religious conflicts, noting that citizens across all backgrounds have experienced their devastating consequences.
Dissanayake emphasized that his government aims to establish equal treatment under law as a cornerstone principle, countering what he described as previous perceptions that legal enforcement varied based on individuals' wealth, power, religion, or cultural background. He stated that rebuilding national trust requires ensuring that law applies uniformly to all citizens regardless of their background.
Beyond addressing communal tensions, the President outlined broader reform initiatives. He announced plans to introduce an online system within the next year that would allow citizens to conduct government transactions from their homes, framing this as part of efforts to modernize public services. Dissanayake also referenced ongoing constitutional reforms, positioning them as measures intended to accelerate justice delivery and contribute to social development.
The President assured the public that government decisions would cause no harm to citizens, while indicating that his administration would not abandon decisions made in the public interest despite potential opposition. He stressed that although policies would undergo thorough examination before implementation, the government would maintain commitment to decisions deemed beneficial to the population.
