Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said in Parliament that the era of justice being restricted solely to the wealthy and politically powerful has come to an end, vowing to close the chapter on the country's "dark history" of inequality before the law.
Speaking during the debate on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, the Prime Minister highlighted that for decades, the majority of Sri Lankans were severely oppressed due to the lack of fair and equal application of the rule of law. She noted that a deep-rooted perception existed among the public that justice and legal protection were privileges reserved exclusively for the rich and those wielding political power.
"We have initiated a journey to correct this injustice," she stated, adding that the current administration is actively working to dismantle that dark past. The Prime Minister noted that the presentation of the 22nd Amendment and related bills marks a crucial step in ensuring justice for the common citizen as the government approaches the completion of two years in power.
Addressing speculations and various rumors surrounding the government's stability, Premier Amarasuriya confidently asserted the unwavering unity of her parliamentary group. She emphasized that the collective of 158 MPs is not driven by individual agendas, but rather bound by a singular, collective objective to transform the nation.
"Our collective resolve has not been shaken in the slightest," the Prime Minister affirmed, challenging critics to observe the Parliament's stance by 7:00 p.m. tomorrow. She stated that the country will witness firsthand the strength of this collective intervention aimed at driving national transformation.
