Minister of Tourism, Lands, Sports, and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando alleges that a certain group is actively trying to disrupt the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) progress and the “Urumaya” program.
Issuing a special statement, Minister Harin Fernando addressed the ongoing strikes and the attempts to destabilize the country for political gain.
“Some individuals are leveraging the current political and economic instability to further their political agendas. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, children were unable to attend school for two years, and public services were severely disrupted. The subsequent political and economic crisis left people without essential resources like gas and Fuel, creating a dire situation for the underprivileged. Now, as the IMF has made progress, this group is attempting to sabotage these achievements for their political objectives,” he stated.
Minister Fernando highlighted the hardships faced by the public during the crisis, including the inability to work, attend school, or access healthcare.
“When there was a salary increase for the executive ranks, many had no jobs to return to, no schools for their children, and no access to necessary medical care. The country was in a dire state. Yet, some people are exploiting these vulnerabilities, pushing their narrow and inhumane agendas,” he said.
The minister urged the public to recognize the potential consequences of these disruptions.
“The opposition is attempting to lead the country into further chaos. They aim to create anarchy by opposing salary increases for executive government employees and by disrupting essential programs. The people of this country must protect our progress and resist these destructive efforts,” Minister Harin Fernando added. (Newswire)