K.D. Lalkantha, a national executive member of the National People’s Force (NPP) and former Member of Parliament, strongly criticized the ...
K.D. Lalkantha, a national executive member of the National People’s Force (NPP) and former Member of Parliament, strongly criticized the central government, municipal councils, local councils, and the public service for collectively contributing to the deterioration of Sri Lanka. He emphasized that while governments come and go, the public service remains a permanent fixture, yet it too has become part of the problem in the country's decline.
Speaking on the issue, Lalkantha remarked, "The public service, which is supposed to function as the backbone of governance, has unfortunately fallen out of favor with the people. There are undoubtedly good individuals within the public sector, but when you look at it as a system, it is also tied to the failure of this country."
He stressed that while they are working to change the current government, the transformation required to revitalize the country cannot solely depend on government leadership. Lalkantha declared that on November 14, the NPP aims to form a new government, which will be the first step toward restructuring the system. Following the national elections, local councils will also be reformed to align with the progressive vision they have for Sri Lanka.
Lalkantha acknowledged that this new government would not instantly deliver the ideal country that the people are longing for. The process of rebuilding requires more than just a change in leadership. He called upon the public, government officials, and those in public service to work in unison to move the country forward. Only through collaboration and a shared sense of responsibility can Sri Lanka achieve the development and progress that its people desire.
"The journey towards making Sri Lanka a developed country involves not just the government, but the active participation of everyone—the public, the civil service, and the leaders they elect. Without this collective effort, true progress will remain out of reach," he concluded
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