INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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
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
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.
