Mr. President, show this country that you are in control

Mr. President, please take full control of this country, the ministers and parliamentary affairs. We citizens elected you as an executive president, you promised the dismantling of the ‘’ executive ‘’ presidency which still remains elusive.

Mr. President, you said you are a farmer, from far away Polonnaruwa, you said, you had a simple life, we unanimously accepted what you said, now, we want to see that is reflected in you, and in your government.

We have accepted that you are not personally responsible for all the chaos, indiscipline and cor- ruption built over the years, but, we hold you responsible for good governance and that covers a wide range of expectations from us the majority, who are leading a frugal life.

Please withdraw the subsidized meal in the Parliament, this is discrimination against helpless citizens. Parliamentarians must pay the price we are paying, for them to understand ground realities and the high cost of living.

Let the Parliamentarians understand, that the choice of vehicles, must reflect the economic situation of this country. A duty free permit is given to an individual or a company, for exclusive use. It is scandalous and unethical if this permit is put up for sale.Duty free vehicles may be provided, only as a necessity, not a luxury.

A luxury for any citizen, must be out of his own sweat or inheritance. Put the country on a frugal footing, that is what we are, at least the majority of us are, not sure of our next full wholesome meal.

Please be pragmatic without bombarding us with rhetoric. The time is ripe for you to be a “real patriot” show this country your loyal citizens, that you are in control, that you will deliver our expectations Walter Fernando

Ratmalana