Extremist,terror acts will not recur in Lanka – assures President Rajapaksa
COLOMBO : The Armies are not only meant for battles alone but they should participate in nation building as well,
Sri Lanka president Gotabaya Rajapaksa assured on Sunday that he would not allow recurrence of any religious extremist or terrorist acts since tri forces and intelligence sectors have been strengthened in order for them to exercise their authority in the past two years. He also told that he would establish a new electoral system and introduce a new Constitution.
President Rajapaksa made this statement at the 72nd Army Day celebrations on Sunday morning ,October 10.
“ Our tri forces took part actively during quarantine process and vaccination with health setor to control COVID-19.president said, appealing everyone to support for the country’s progress and make it free from corruption under ‘one country- one law’ overcoming the Covid the pandemic.
Recalling how he joined Sri Lanka Signal Corps, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment and Rajarata Rifles respectively at first and then the Gajaba Regiment, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that it was he who selected the location at Saliyapura for the establishment of the GR Regimental Centre. Expressing his happiness over the visible development of the complex with new constructions and buildings, he added that he was fortunate to be nurtured as a military man to take the reins as the Head of the State.
“I have many more responsibilities to fulfill as I have pledged. One of them was the introduction of carbonic fertilizer for farming which everybody could not do.“The colourful parade, presented on the occasion symbolized the quality and dignity of the military profession,” the President remarked.
