PM tells politicians:

Unite to develop country

Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne Monday called on politicians to set-aside their sectarian political agendas at party level and unite to develop the country as true representatives of the people.

The Premier addressing the polity of his home electorate – Gampola for the first time in his new capacity, underscored the need for a common approach sans political differences when dealing with issues related to economic development and people’s well-being.

He was of the opinion that although a strong Government should be complemented, by a viable Opposition, they should both work hand in hand when it came to fulfilling people’s aspirations and ensuring their well-being. Interacting with the people, the Premier in a lighter vein commented that although he was bestowed with the coveted position, he was the same D.M. they knew for so long.

Addressing the people at the National Heritage Centre Auditorium in Gampola, the Prime Minister said the Government’s intention was to make the people’s lives comfortable and contended by ushering in economic prosperity and self-sufficiency.

”Thus as politicians representing the people’s interests, we should make a common approach to achieve the above objectives,” he added.

Prime Minister also noted that his intention and commitment was to strengthen the President’s hands to drive the country towards prosperity.

The Premier participated in a number of felicitation ceremonies organized by the Kandy district polity, which continued throughout the day.

He was accompanied by his wife Anula Yapa Jayaratne, Chief Minister Sarath Ekanayake, Parliamentarian S.B. Dissanayake, North Central Province Chief Minister Berty Premalal Dissanayake, Deputy Minister Duminda Dissanayake and family members and well-wishers.