Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Law & Order enforced equally, regardless of wealth, power, title, says JVP Leader

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JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayak­e presidenti­al candidate under National People's Power, vowed to ensure social justice and Law & Order, is enforced equally, regardless of wealth, power, and title.

Mr Dissanayak­e contesting under the ‘Compass’ symbol, was addressing his maiden election campaign rally from his birthplace in Thambuthth­egama. He said their symbol indicates leading the country in a new direction.

Highlights of pledges made by Mr Dissanayak­e

When establishi­ng Law & Order, it will be enforced equally, regardless of their wealth, power, and title.

Our stand is that the executive presidency should be abolished.

A presidenti­al candidate of a main political party promised to reserve a section of the Ministry of Culture for Astrology. Likewise, superstiti­on has become a political ideology of certain political parties, but what we promise is a country built with our own spirit.

The farmer in Killinochc­hi gets

a lesser amount for his kilo of paddy, compared with a farmer in Polonnaruw­a. We would end the mafia that plunders the farmers. We will implement agricultur­al policies that will get the farmers an income.

The utmost attention would be given to the Education of our children. We will create a school network where children need not travel more than 2 km

to attend school.

The health issue in the country is very serious. We will create an environmen­t where our children would get a nutritious meal, so that, they will be very active and robust.

We will make Laws respecting and identifyin­g characteri­stics of all Sinhalese, Muslims and Tamils citizens as equal.

 ??  ?? JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayak­e - Pic by Indika Handuwala
JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayak­e - Pic by Indika Handuwala

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