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Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith today called for the resignation of the President and the government and to form a new multiparty interim administration to resolve the crisis in the nation and to bring in a total system change.

Also the Cardinal proposed holding an election once some kind of stability is achieved.

“On behalf of the suffering people, what I am earnestly requesting from the President and the government of Sri Lanka, is to accept their responsibility for the sad situation and step down from their positions, since they have no moral rights to continue in office anymore under these circumstances and handover power to the people without causing further suffering to the people,” the Cardinal said.

“If that happens, people will be enabled to establish a multiparty interim government in order to effect the desired total and structural system change in the manner that is credible and transparent to all. Such a short term government will be expected to solve immediate problems facing the people with guidance and instructions of a professional team of experts. Once the situation of this country improves, it is necessary to conduct a general election as soon as possible,” the Cardinal said in a statement,

“I also request all the political leaders in the opposition to come forward in order to free the nation and people from this situation and to work in unity and with transparency renouncing their petty political and ideological limitations,” he added.

Also he said the biggest obstacle for the liberation of this country are the Rajapaksa's continuance to stay in power in spite of the majority of people not reposing any trust in them in any way. (Yohan Perera)

 

 

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  • Dee Tuesday, 05 July 2022 10:54 PM

    Cardinal! Like 2019 we are awaiting your your nominee to 'save the country ' . Hope it'll not be an once bitten twice shy

    Aram Tuesday, 05 July 2022 11:13 PM

    Cardinal first should learn that in Philippines son of Ferdinand Marcos recently took over power to rule the country. Most of the Sinhalese too same considering the Lankan racism history

    Dorothea Schuchardt Tuesday, 05 July 2022 11:39 PM

    I appreceate this very good speak of the Cardinal.

    Tissa Fernando Wednesday, 06 July 2022 12:15 AM

    Another person responsible for current fragile situation by instigating unrest.

    Chumley Pinto Wednesday, 06 July 2022 01:29 AM

    Cardinal should join JVP and contest elections.and hopefully become the President.

    GHT Wednesday, 06 July 2022 02:51 AM

    Malcolm turned to get political motive rather than serving honestly to his post. He seems playing CHEAPEST GAME EVER.

    Lion Wednesday, 06 July 2022 06:03 AM

    It’s a pleasure to see the Cardinal at the seen of gotha go home camping again

    Suranimala Wednesday, 06 July 2022 06:32 AM

    Or for the people to 'grin' and bare like the incompetent President!

    Roxton Schockman Wednesday, 06 July 2022 07:10 AM

    All the religious leaders including Cardinal calling for the resignation of Gota, if he is so stubborn he will face the damage and destruction for him and for his family, its a curse.

    Jef Wednesday, 06 July 2022 08:41 AM

    Firstly we people must have a referendum to pick the best people on points 1 honesty 2 experience 3 educated with genuine degree etc for the portfolios 4 character behavior police reports 5 agility to communicate in popular language (english) 6 declare snd disclose all assets bank balance etc 7 list of breach contracts to individuals 8 strict firm genuine Reforms list 8 people must have a choice to pick with open debates leading for the nomination via popular tv programmes candidates capabilities skills trouble shooting negotiating general knowledge IQ Test etc....you will see the Real people contesting we need knew blood whole new generation getting behind the nation need to moove forward for good better futures prosperity......any one with idias should give feed back for our future and for our kids future god bless sri lanka

    Ravi Wednesday, 06 July 2022 09:13 AM

    whilst the Cardinal is demanding the resignation of the President and the government. Malwattha and Asgriya Chapters are faster sleep.

    Tissa Fernando Wednesday, 06 July 2022 09:29 AM

    @Ravi , I think you can apply to fill the vacancy to become an ultra boy for Cardinal and wash his feet every day. Then you can have your day of redemption.


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