National People's Power (NPP) MP Chandima Hettiarachchi has asserted that the current administration is committed to upholding the rule of law and will not resort to arbitrary or hasty arrests, contrasting their approach with past political victimizations.
Speaking to the media, MP Hettiarachchi said that enforcing the law cannot be rushed if democratic principles are to be preserved. He said that the government refuses to adopt the "abduct and imprison" culture of previous eras, specifically citing the controversial arrest of Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka as an example of what they will not repeat. "We cannot just drag someone away and throw them in jail in a hurry; that is not democracy," he said.
The MP remarked that "democracy is expensive," implying that proper legal procedures require time and resources but are essential for justice. He urged patience from the public, noting that the government follows due process to ensure legitimacy. Hettiarachchi pointed out that they have been in operation for only a year and acknowledged that a significant amount of work remains to be done to clear the backlog of issues.
Touching on current political dynamics, Hettiarachchi also made a brief comment regarding the opposition, noting the ongoing discussions between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP). He dismissed these moves skeptically, observing that while they are attempting to unite, it often amounts to "just discussions" without substantial outcome.
