President assures action on Government members accused of wrongdoing
December 13, 2024
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured action on Government members accused of wrongdoing.
He said that offenders will face consequences, regardless of rank or status.
“For more than seven decades, the people of this nation have built and dismantled various governments. For the first time, we stand with a profound understanding of the historic mandate entrusted to us and the National People’s Power on two occasions,” the President told heads of State media institutions in Sri Lanka.
He noted that the people placed their faith on the National People’s Power (NPP) Government, hoping for a standardised and stable country.
“We will not tarnish that extraordinary trust, even by the slightest misconduct. Simply put, our government is not here to shield anyone who errs, for any reason. Be it within the broader framework of the country or within our administration, anyone found guilty of wrongdoing will face consequences. We will not hesitate to act decisively and at the right time,” the President said.
He said that the Government will not shield anyone who makes a mistake, regardless of the reason, whether the mistake occurs within the country or at any level within the Government.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake also reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to upholding the trust placed in them by the people, who have endured decades of deception.
The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, Director-General of Government Information, Harsha Bandara, and the heads of state media were present at the meeting. (Colombo Gazette)