Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has decided to remain neutral ahead of the 2024 Presidential Polls.
Addressing the media, the former President said she would exercise her franchise but is yet to decide which candidate to vote for.
Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga pointed out that whoever is elected as President has a major responsibility and job to carry out.
“All the candidates have unveiled beautiful policy statements. But I am waiting to see how they will implement them. These proposals cannot be implemented with a group of thieves. Many of the candidates on stage are those who are associated with those proven to be thieves. I do not understand how a government can be run with such people,” she said.
The former president said, as such, she has decided not to work or extend her support for anyone, and remain neutral during the lead-up to the Presidential Election.
Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga further said that following the election the public should hold the elected President accountable via a peaceful ‘Aragalaya’ and urge the President to carry out required work, including the abolition of the Executive Presidency and implementation of a democratic system.
The former President emphasized that the newly elected President must focus on the abolition of the Executive Presidency, the implementation of anti-corruption-related work, and the Education Sector. (Newswire)