The greatest strength is in our unity
The greatest strength of our country lies in our unity
Today, it is only the government that has a clear policy, vision, and ideology
The government is committed to an economic transformation suited to the modern world, based on our historical heritage
The extension of the state of emergency is solely to accelerate the reconstruction process, and it will in no way be used as a tool of repression. – The President said, speaking in Kandy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that for some in the opposition who are unable to speak about corruption-free governance, democracy, and economic prosperity, their only remaining slogan today has become racism, and that racism will not be allowed to re-emerge anywhere in the North or the South.
Emphasising that unity is our greatest strength and that the fundamental strength of our country lies where we come together, the President said the nation can be rebuilt strongly only if everyone unites. He further stressed that the government is committed to an economic transformation suited to the modern world, founded on our historical heritage.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made these remarks while attending an event at the Niyangoda School playground to grant land and financial assistance for house construction under the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme, aimed at resettling families whose homes were completely destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah and those identified as being at high risk of landslides.
The President also participated in the ceremonial groundbreaking for a new house, marking the launch of the housing programme.
These benefits were provided to 146 families from the Thumpane, Harispattuwa, Hatharaliyadda, Poojapitiya, and Yatinuwara Divisional Secretariat divisions.
Accordingly, under the first phase, cheques worth Rs 02 Million were issued for house construction; cheques of Rs. 300,000 were issued to families with partially damaged houses for repairs; and cheques of Rs. 200,000 were provided to revive damaged livelihoods.