Sri Lanka Avoided Crisis, Ensured Stability - RW

COLOMBO (News 1st); Independent presidential candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the significant changes Sri Lanka has undergone since the 'aragalaya' movement two years ago. 

He highlighted the collapse of both political and economic mechanisms during that period and the numerous challenges the country faced.

Wickremesinghe acknowledged the inconvenience caused to the people following the 'aragalaya' and stressed the need to protect the country's stability. 

He mentioned that he had to take several measures, some of which were criticized for allegedly curtailing civic freedoms. 

However, he emphasized that his actions were balanced within constitutional principles and aimed at maintaining stability.

"Today, we enjoy freedom and elections," Wickremesinghe stated. He warned that if the situation had deteriorated further, Sri Lanka could have faced a crisis similar to that of Bangladesh. He underscored the importance of having a government, a framework, law and order, and stability to protect freedoms and fundamental rights.

Wickremesinghe concluded by asserting that these elements have been successfully established, ensuring the country's stability and the protection of its citizens' rights.