Govt. dedicated to build a drug free youth: President

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President Maithripala Sirisena reiterated that the government is working with dedication to build a drug free youth in the country.

“The youth of the country should be built as a youth with knowledge and moral values”, the President pointed out.

The President was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Pulathisi Youth Camp – “Youth for the Country” on Friday.

He said media also has the responsibility to convey a good message to the young generation and the people of the country.

“I request all media institutions to provide a correct guidance to the youth by fulfilling your responsibility, forgetting your personal and political agendas” the President stated.

He said he would be committed to build an intelligent young generation which can win the market of scholars, also which consists of self-respect and self-confidence.

He added that the government is providing the required guidance on this regard. He also stated that he would fulfill every responsibility to build the young generation in the country.

Speaking further, the President mentioned that this is the first time when a three days youth camp is held with participation of a large number of youth based on one district, after winning the independence of Sri Lanka.

“This example which starts from Polonnaruwa, will be implemented island wide” he said.

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Selvyn Sunday, 12 March 2017 08:07 AM

Youths are the assets of our nation. Firstly drug business must be destroyed and keep the police away from corruption. via DM Android App

arshad Sunday, 12 March 2017 08:34 AM

but we have never seen the confiscated drugs are destroyed in public if you have a spine do it. via DM Android App

ceylon Sunday, 12 March 2017 01:35 PM

howcome you do it while suppirting and protecting drug trade. via DM Android App

mahinda Sunday, 12 March 2017 03:10 PM

Put the economy in the correct path before preaching other matters.

kk Sunday, 12 March 2017 05:03 PM

snakes knows legs via DM Android App

Mason Sunday, 12 March 2017 06:09 PM

Glad to hear the dedication of the President. During his time with MR there was the biggest drug haul made and the then Prime Minister's Office was involved. Any action being contemplated against those VIPs, and if NOT WHY ?

JAN Monday, 13 March 2017 01:15 AM

MS you are with SLFP for the past 40years and clearly knows everything from top to bottom via DM Android App

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