Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena yesterday called on Mahanayake of the Amarapura Nikaya Most Venerable Dodampahala Chandrasiri Thera at the Gautama Tapowana Vihara in Kalapaluwawa, Rajagiriya, and the Mahanayake of the Ramanna Nikaya Most Venerable Makulewe Sri Wimala Nayake Thera at the Maha Sangha Headquarters, Narahenpita.
The Mahanayake Thera of Amarapura Nikaya said that all parties should work together to solve the country’s economic crisis. It is necessary to strengthen the government mechanism to solve the current issues of the country expeditiously. Due to the lack of effective school education, the number of unemployed people is increasing. Therefore, it is timely to carry out urgent education reforms.
Setting up a programme to make the country self-sufficient giving priority to agriculture, alleviating the people’s discomfort by providing fuel, gas and other needs in time, and preparing a system to quickly resolve cases related to the temples should be given close attention, Most Ven. Chandasiri Thera said. Most Ven Makulewe Sri Wimala Nayake Thera said that when appointing governors, the government should make sure to appoint educated and intelligent people who have an understanding of the province, livelihood, and the people’s attitudes. It is also necessary to give priority to solving the problems of the people. It is very important that the government should intervene to protect the ancient and cultural heritage of the country, the Mahanayake Thera said. Paying attention to the matters presented by the Mahanayake Theras, Prime Minister Gunwardena said that he would take steps to implement all possible proposals and provide prompt solutions to the problems faced by the farmers while constantly listening to the advice of the Maha Sangha.
He further explained about the programmmes launched to increase foreign exchange earnings through the export of local agricultural products.
Prime Minister Gunawardena said that the advice and blessings of the Maha Sangha are expected for the future progress of the government.
He also mentioned that the government institutions should function without corruption and irregularities and legal action would be taken against corrupt public officials and institutions.
Members of Parliament Sisira Jayakodi, Yadamini Gunawardena, Jagath Kumara and others were also present.
