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Colombo, March 16 (Daily Mirror) - 'World Consumer Rights Day' is relevant to countries like Sri Lanka, where there are no policies or rights for consumers, presidential candidate Janaka Ratnayake said.
Addressing the media, he said Consumer Rights Day was declared to protect the rights of consumers around the world.
"But in Sri Lanka, there is no such rights for consumers. The country cannot manage the prices of fuel, electricity, water and other essential commodities and goods," he said.
"We are living in a country with poor management. The current government cannot manage even the price of an egg in the local market. Every week, there will be a topic to be discussed regarding essential commodities. During the past few weeks, discussions have been held on egg prices; during the last week, it was about big onions. I cannot imagine what will be the topic next week," Ratnayake said.
"The issue is with the government, not with consumers. There is no policy to protect consumers, and therefore, bogus traders and sellers use these opportunities to increase their wealth.
"All these issues have arisen not because of the shortage of consumer goods but due to the poor management of the Minister and other responsible senior officials," he said.
"Therefore, the time has come to gather people to protect their consumer rights; otherwise, the people will have to starve," Ratnayake said.
Eper Saturday, 16 March 2024 07:27 PM
We are living in a country with poor management n we overcome our daily sustenance by taking loans and not by positive thinking. Kindly get to the field n wake up, otherwise our country will be in deep trouble. Look at our neighbors n follow their example.
Yohan Saturday, 16 March 2024 07:45 PM
This guys poor management of the PSUCL created misery for all of us consumers. What moral right does he have to lecture on these topics?
Buddhist Sunday, 17 March 2024 07:21 AM
When even the rights given under the constitution to the citizens are being taken away after the present Justice Minister was appointed, how can one expect any other rights to remain fair?
Dee Sunday, 17 March 2024 01:10 PM
The PUCSL was a total mess up during your era! What do you know about management? Just go build some wonky condominium!
Punchi Monday, 18 March 2024 07:37 AM
How is it that a government that takes it orders from our Sangas is being accused of poor management. If this is correct then our Sangas are also guilty of poor management of our government
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