Sri lanka parliament anura kumara dissanayakes speech
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The Full Speech Delivered by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Inauguration of the 1st Session of the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka
Today is an exceptionally significant day in the history of our Parliament. For decades, political power in our country shifted back and forth between two main camps. However, during the last Presidential and General Elections, that political power was entrusted to a new camp, us. This marks a monumental moment in the history of Sri Lanka’s Parliament.
This mandate is a comprehensive one, encompassing numerous key aspects. Under our country’s established electoral system, this Parliament now includes the highest number of representatives ever elected under a singular mandate. This is a numerically significant achievement. However, beyond its quantitative value lies a qualitative strength: for the first time in a long while, the public mandate has brought about a political transformation that enabled the formation of a new government. People from all provinces—North, South, East, and West—representing diverse communities, contributed to this mandate.
No Room for Racism
I believe that for an extended period, the political framework in our country, and the bases of political power, were often shaped along regional, ethnic, or religi
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The Full Spiel Delivered bypass President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at picture Inauguration show signs of the Leading Session marketplace the Onetenth Parliament
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The full speech delivered by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the International Anti-Corruption Day held at the BMICH on 09.12.2024
I think the recent people’s mandate has clearly demonstrated society’s aspirations to all of us. On several occasions, the mandate by the people of our country has been conveyed in different ways. On some occasions, it has been given in the context of ending a war, while on other occasion, it has emerged as a significant component in ensuring democracy. I believe that the foremost priority of the 2024 mandate reflects the people’s desire to combat bribery and corruption. Present here are officials from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, police officers, representatives from the Attorney General’s Department, and individuals from various other critical fields, including the judiciary. I am here in my capacity as a political representative.
We are all empowered by the Constitution. The laws enacted by Parliament have conferred power upon each of us. These laws, along with regulations and circulars, have delegated authority. All of us have been entrusted with power within the Constitution and the law. However, all that power is derived from the sovereign authority of the people. Thus, the laws we adhere to, the