IUSF to launch massive campaign against Govt. inaction over SAITM

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The Inter-University Federation would hold a massive campaign in Colombo against the Government’s failure to implement the promise to abolish Malabe Private Medical College (SAITM).

Convener of the Federation Lahiru Weerasekara said that the Government that ignored the election promises given in the General Elections and the Presidential election had now resorted to a series of election promises in a bid to win the Local Government elections.

“The Government had taken steps to privatise medical services, education and to implement a plan to sell State Owned Enterprises (SOE) and the forests to the private companies.

“Meanwhile the pension rights of the Government servants had been abolished under the pretext of a contributory pension scheme.

“However the Government failed to show any positive response to the public protests in this regard,” he said.

He said that they would intensify their campaign against SAITM and the Government’s attempt to give it recognition. (Kusal Chamath)

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Saman Monday, 22 January 2018 12:47 PM

Abolish so called free education and Im sure this guy will look for a part-time job!

Vani Monday, 22 January 2018 02:54 PM

This country is not a protestocracy. If you wanna further Marxist policies form your own party and contest elections, or join Marxist parties. Just don't protest all day.

Shiiraan Nooramith Monday, 22 January 2018 04:23 PM

Utter waste of time holding press meetings . SAITM issue is been resolved by the government .What is he talking about . Anyway this idiot should stick to student issues . Why is he worried about pension matters .

Voter Monday, 22 January 2018 09:25 PM

IUSF may be remote controlled by interested parties.

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