‘Former war-affected areas on rapid development track’
Dharma Sri Abeyratne in Vellamullivaikkal
President Mahinda Rajapksa said the people of the North and East
receive every facility, which is enjoyed by people in other areas.
The President was addressing the people of the Vellamullivaikkal area
at the 681, Brigade Headquarters yesterday, taking part in an event
organized to mark the conclusion of the resettlement process of people
displaced by LTTE terrorism.
The President said the government is providing everything to the
people in the war-affected areas since the development of these areas
was badly affected by terrorism. But the government placed these war hit
areas on a rapid development track allocating billions of rupees in
funds.
‘The President added that it is a remarkable achievement that the
resettlement process could be completed within a short period. No other
country in the world could boast of such an achievement. A few people,
who do not have proper housing facilities will be provided new houses in
the near future.
‘The Security Forces personnel and government officials are jointly
engaged in the process of constructing houses.
“The people in the North and East was placed under immense hardships
due to terrorism. Not only development, but, also the other fields, such
as, health facilities, social needs, education etc were at a standstill
for decades?,” the President said.
“Now, a new era has dawned,where everyone is treated with equality.
Accordingly, these areas in line with the other parts of the country are
developing rapidly. Under these rapid development activities, every
sector is booming. Farmers, fishermen, technicians, students, state
officials, private sector officials etc are enjoying the dividends.
President Rajapaksa noted that there is no geographical
discrimination and every part of the country receives equal benefits.
He further added that some narrow sighted elements were trying to
obtain advantage whipping up minor issues in these areas.
“But I know that you are wise enough not to fall prey to such
machinations, “the President said.
The President asked these elements to assist the people in these
areas without leveling fabricated charges.
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