The main Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday unveiled its enhanced economic blueprint for a Sri Lanka with good governance and inclusive prosperity.
Addressing a gathering of diplomats and members of the business community, Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa, said the country is currently trapped in a stagnant mud pool, and the SJB is the only party that offers a workable solution to alleviate the sufferings of its 22 million citizens.
“This is not a time for experiments, the world presents us with many examples of tried and tested models, and it is evident we cannot thrive in a closed and controlled economic model.
“We will maintain a welfare state because we care about our citizens, but it will be a carefully balanced approach and ensure that our national policies address every concern,” said Premadasa.
The SJB Leader said that Sri Lanka is experiencing a wind of change and it is imperative that realities are considered and captured in a comprehensive plan to tackle the national issue.
The country must not be held hostage by traditional, archaic and colloquial thinking, and stressed the SJB is ready to carry out necessary reforms to achieve this end. Sri Lanka’s crisis is not just an economic concern, but is also a question of governance,” Premadasa said.
