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Foreign Affairs Minister Prof. GL Peiris today pointed out that some of the demands by the demonstrators were not realistic and cannot be met and that they did not seem want a solution based on available options in keeping with the Constitution.
While explainig the prevailing situation in Sri Lanka to the diplomatic corps yesterday he said, the demonstrations were not directly against the government, a political party or the ruling party but against the entire political establishment of the country and that the very foundation of the system was under criticism.
He said the Sri Lankan Government was fully aware of the severe hardships of the people and its magnitude with the most pressing issues being power cuts, shortage of gas, fuel and essential medicines.
"From focussing on the shortage of gas, fuel, essential medicines and the power cuts, the protestors were now demanding for restitution of plundered wealth and assets with some approaching the Supreme Court to prevent MPs from leaving the country until a comprehensive audit of all their private assets has been done," Prof. Peiris said.
"The excessive heat which has exacerbated the situation and the negative impact on various industries as a result due to the power cuts were also adding to the woes of the public, he said.
He further stated that the call for all MPs to resign and allow academics and professionals to run the country is not feasible as there was no country in the world that is being governed in such a manner.
The Minister also outlined the Constitutional provisions that were currently available which included the Prime Minister taking over for 60 days in the event an incumbent President resigns, after which the MPs would have to elect a suitable leader among them to lead the country for the remaining period until an election could be held.
He said that the protests and the demonstrations by the people taking place across the country was an “expression of despair” and they were crying out at a distressing situation.
He also said that 80-85% of those taking part in the protests and demonstrations were neither extremists nor politically motivated and that Article 14 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka guarantees the right to assembly, freedom of expression. He further stated that the right of the people to protest was an indication of the vibrant democracy prevailing in Sri Lanka. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)
M Fernando Thursday, 07 April 2022 07:09 PM
This guy is one of the biggest swines in the parliament
Nadi Karunaratne Thursday, 07 April 2022 07:12 PM
Who needs to here from this dessicated old relic? What hardships has he experienced? Humourless and useless..
Lanka Shantha Thursday, 07 April 2022 09:11 PM
Suit man, come to the streets are hear what they are shouting with their Babies and Children. Idiots like you had encouraged the ruling elite to steal.
Lanka Thursday, 07 April 2022 09:18 PM
Ok....so, you want people to lookup and wait for the "stars to align?" That's what they have been doing for years....
Anton Thursday, 07 April 2022 09:28 PM
He wats all the protestors to go and learn constitution. Educated barbaric.
jimbo Thursday, 07 April 2022 09:30 PM
Mental retardation has set in this guy. Poor GL. It's time for him to get his pension and to stay away from politics.
Dee Thursday, 07 April 2022 09:33 PM
Retire! Muskat Peiris. I'm shamed to be from your school!
Jamis Thursday, 07 April 2022 09:56 PM
I never see any solutions proposed by any of the people commenting. Everyone just throws insults at politicians. No doubt that they deserve them. But people should be a bit constructive and suggest things that are feasible given the crisis. Reading the comments, it feels almost as if there are no intelligent people in the country. Perhaps SL people deserve the state they are in!
Dayan Friday, 08 April 2022 06:41 AM
This old guy think that Diplomatic corps does not have years and eyes. Only listen to him and judge the situation in the Island.
Rock Shockman (Class mate) Friday, 08 April 2022 06:44 AM
GL I thought you have dead and gone, are you still alive?
Kamal Bolawansa Friday, 08 April 2022 06:46 AM
Hay old man, your brain wires are given wrong connections that's why you utter Nonesones.
Kaputa BO-ZIL Friday, 08 April 2022 06:50 AM
Machan GLP now you will get your pension and relax at home, waste of money paying a pension to you anyway.
Arnold Friday, 08 April 2022 06:52 AM
Gus Labu is talking corpse. People demand food, electricity, water fuel. What is the use of a damn government if they cannot provide them.
Hubert Congreve Friday, 08 April 2022 06:55 AM
Hay man, academics and professionals will do a better job running our country than a Lunatic like you and your bunch of un-educated and un-civilized thieves in your side mind it.
Lumbini Friday, 08 April 2022 06:59 AM
Just shut up and go home.
Maheepala Friday, 08 April 2022 06:59 AM
Protesters want you out too ?
Laxman Friday, 08 April 2022 09:18 AM
GL is a man who has seen the world over and over again and continues to do so with tax payers' money. Maithri gets 2nd place.He hates to stand in queues ?
Citizen k Friday, 08 April 2022 09:34 AM
Mr Peiris as usual you not in touch with reality.Please don't think on party lines listen to what people have to say.
A. De Ley Friday, 08 April 2022 10:22 AM
Take a hike, professor!
N SENA Friday, 08 April 2022 12:41 PM
THIS PROFESSOR'S DUTY IS ONLY TO DEFEND THE COUNTRY BY TELLING FABRICATED STORIES AT FORA. YES THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY DEMANDS THE CROOKS TO GIVE BACK WHAT THEY HAVE ROBBED AND GET LOST TOGETHER WITHE REGULAR SUPPLY OF GAS, FUEL, MILK POWDER AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS. NOT ONLY UNTIL END OF APRIL BUT A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY. WHEN WILL THE GAS COMPANIES PAY COMPENSATION TO THE BOMB GAS VICTIMS?
Punchi Friday, 08 April 2022 01:41 PM
All what we ordinary people are demanding is that we live like our politicians and Monks with food in our stomachs, electricity in their houses, availability of medical treatment, fuel in our cars, gas for cooking, comfort etc. Why is it not realistic. In our Democratic Socialist republic is this only reserved for politician rulers like the gang GL belongs to, like in the Democratic Peoples Rebublic of Korea (North Korea)
Mahila Friday, 08 April 2022 01:55 PM
GLP you are the only 'one' who has been realistic always!!
Martin Milton Friday, 08 April 2022 03:42 PM
Yet another who lives in an 'Ivory' tower not realising one little bit what the ordinary people are going through. He should GO find some place to hide himself and never come out. MM
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