Comparison of NPP's Stance on Easter Sunday Reports Before and After the Election Before coming to power, the National People's Po...
Comparison of NPP's Stance on Easter Sunday Reports Before and After the Election
Before coming to power, the National People's Power (NPP) consistently advocated for the public release of reports related to the Easter Sunday attacks. They promised transparency and accountability, calling for the findings to be made accessible to the public to ensure justice.
However, after assuming office, their position has shifted. Now, legal concerns are being raised about the release of these reports, with claims that it is a criminal offense to disclose state secrets. According to President’s Attorney Upul Kumarapperuma, reports such as the Presidential Commission and Parliamentary Select Committee reports cannot be made public for up to 30 years. By law, only the president can access certain reports, and if classified as secret, their publication would violate the law.
This change in stance has sparked criticism, as it contrasts sharply with the NPP's pre-election promises. While the public was assured of transparency, the current legal framework prevents the open disclosure of these sensitive documents. Even Udaya Gammanpila, who has spoken about releasing these reports, has been warned that doing so could be a criminal offense.
The NPP's challenge now lies in balancing their earlier promises of transparency with the legal constraints they face as a governing body.
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