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| Wednesday, 5 November 2003 |
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I will ensure people's mandate is implemented - PM Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in a strong reaction to the step taken by the President to remove three Cabinet Ministers from Office said his Government will not allow this desperate and irresponsible attempt to undermine the peace process and the economic dividend of the people. In a message to the people sent from Washington, the Premier declared he remained resolute in implementing the mandate of the people for peace, democracy and prosperity with the fullest support and confidence of the International community.
He said it was blatantly obvious that the opportunistic actions were timed to deprive the people of the economic and social benefits they were on the verge of reaping as a result of the solid foundations laid by his Government over the last two years,. The Premier called upon the people, the Armed forces, police and public service to remain calm and vigilant in the face of this deliberate attempt to endanger the peace process. Following is the full text of the Prime Minister's message: "Whilst being out of the country on an important visit to the United States, a co-chair of the donor community, in furtherance of Sri Lanka's peace process and economic development, I have learnt that the President, Her Excellency Chandrika Kumaratunga has precipitated a national crisis in an attempt to subvert the mandate given to my government by the people on December 5, 2001 and reinforced in March 2002 at the local authority elections. Your government will not be deviated from the mandate given it by the people to pursue the path of peace, security and economic prosperity due to the irresponsible and precipitous actions of the President aimed at plunging the country into chaos and anarchy. I pledge to you the people, your government will not allow this desperate and irresponsible attempt to undermine the peace process and economic prosperity of the people to succeed. I remain resolute in implementing the mandate of the people for peace, democracy and prosperity with the fullest support and continued confidence of the international community. It is blatantly obvious that these opportunistic actions are timed to deprive the people of the economic and social benefits that they are on the verge of reaping as a result of the solid foundations laid by your government over the last two years. Be rest assured I will continue my mission for the people undeterred and conclude my crucial program in Washington DC, including the meeting with President George W. Bush, which is part of the ongoing process of consolidating the peace, unity and economic prosperity of all our people. I therefore call upon all of you, the people, the Armed Forces, police and public service to remain calm and vigilant in the face of this deliberate attempt of endanger the peace process which we will together overcome." |
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