Democratic structures, strategic thinking is needed to prevent a dictatorship: Sajith

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A common national program based on the five-pillar democratic structure and strategic thinking is what Sri Lanka needs today to overcome the current economic and social crisis, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said over the weekend.

Premadasa who was speaking during a discussion on 'middle ground' in Colombo said the country needs democratic structures and strategic thinking to prevent an elected dictatorship.

"We should make the media and civil society strong and turn them into fourth and fifth pillars in democracy. It is also important to have checks and balances on Executive, legislature , judiciary and other two pillars," Premadasa said. (Yohan Perera)

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Iwazaru Monday, 24 January 2022 09:58 AM

A man not suitable to even head a local council. Talks absolute nonsense. He and his wife thinks the man in president.

Terrence Monday, 24 January 2022 10:13 AM

Democracy cannot have elected dictatorship if the pillars are independent with checks and balances in the Executive, Judiciary and the Legislative

joshua Monday, 24 January 2022 10:45 AM

SLPP fellows and general public will not understand what you are preaching

Sandy Monday, 24 January 2022 10:55 AM

Forex was taken out of the country through crooked means by importing billions of worth gold in to SL and then smuggling to India during previous government period.

Man Monday, 24 January 2022 01:52 PM

6.9 2.5 Million do not understand. Nothing strange.

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