Providing the new federal governments policy declaration, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed the significance of public accountability, highlighting that the Parliament is no longer a concealed organization to the basic public.The Parliament is not a concealed cave any longer.
Daily procedures are open to public examination.
As representatives of the people, whatever we dohow we speak, how we behaveis under their careful eye.The publics task does not end with electing us; they deserve to scrutinize us till the next mandate.
I believe this Parliament is capable of passing such scrutiny, the President said, throughout the inaugural session of the 10th Parliament today (21 ).
Dealing with the public sectors critical role, President Dissanayake highlighted the historical required given to his federal government by the public sector and the need to transform the general public service into an efficient and people-centered institution.The mandate we received is the greatest ever from public servants.
Neither the public nor public workers are pleased with the state of the public service today.
Our obligation is to create a civil service that pleases both those who work in the sector and the people they serve, he stated.The President added: The public servants mandate represents their partiality in our policy for developing a beneficial civil service.
We can stagnate forward without a strong public service.
Public sector activity is necessary for the political authority as well.Dissanayake also reaffirmed his dedication to developing an efficient and impartial public sector that operates in individuals prefer, asserting that a reliable civil service is crucial for political authority and public confidence alike.No one is above the lawEmphasizing his vision for democracy, independence and justice, President Dissanayake declared: No one ought to be left based on faith, culture, language, or political ideology.
Freedom belongs to everyone.
It is our cumulative obligation to create a democratic and totally free nation where people can live without fear or doubt.A foundation of this effort is supporting the guideline of law.
This can not be achieved solely through legislation passed in Parliament; laws need to be executed efficiently.
The public must feel that justice is served.
Over the past years, public rely on the legal system has actually been badly eroded.Furthermore, Dissanayake affirmed: The government and the presidency are not above the law.
Authority figures will stay accountable.
Nobody with authority is above the law.
We are not here to exact revenge, however to guarantee everyones right to take part in politics freely.The President assured that justice will be served for the victims of all prominent and controversial criminal activities, and those found guilty will deal with penalty, noting, this is necessary for restoring public self-confidence in the legal system.We should develop a federal government where laws are fair and justice prevails.
Failing to develop with this kind of a mandate would indicate that we will never be able to do that.
Without justice and fairness in resolving corruption and criminal offense, the dreams of this nation will die, he revealed.