What He Said Was As Follows.pdf

Hon. R. Sampanthan, Leader of the Opposition, spoke at the Sammadhi Community Development Foundation in Matara, emphasizing the importance of unity and development in Sri Lanka. He highlighted the country's history, including its capture by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British, and its eventual independence in 1947. Sampanthan noted that despite independence, Sri Lanka has not achieved the same progress as other countries, such as Singapore, due to internal conflicts. He emphasized the need for a new constitution that devolves power to the regions while maintaining the country's unity and territorial integrity. The constitution will be framed with the consent of all people, ensuring that power is distributed fairly, and that the rights of all citizens, regardless of ethnicity or religion, are protected. Sampanthan praised the Sammadhi Foundation's efforts in training and preparing individuals for job opportunities, which will become available as the country develops. He expressed optimism that with a new constitution and development, Sri Lanka can become a prosperous and happy country, similar to Singapore and Switzerland, within the next 10 years.