Two parties that ruled the country for 70 years made it a ‘begging country’
The two political parties that ruled the country for 70 years have made this a begging country says the Leader of the JVP Anura Dissanayaka. He said this speaking at the Kalutara District Convention of ‘Dhiriya Purawesi Societies held on the 19th at Puttalam as a part of the series of summits being held by the JVP throughout the island under the theme ‘“Gamata Diriyak – Ratata Balayak” (Boost for the Village & Power for the Country).
A large number of representatives of ‘Dhiriya Purawesi Societies’ in the District headed by the Leader of the Puttalam District Samantha Koralearachchi participated.
Speaking how the country has been dragged towards an economic crisis Mr. Dissanayaka said, “The country is confronted with the gravest economic breakdown. We remember Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe saying what Rajapaksas did was filling the pockets of the family and when his government comes to power these pockets would be emptied and people’s pockets would be filled. How are the pockets now? Pockets were not filled. The economy has broken down. The main reason for the breaking down of the economy is the colossal debt crisis the country is confronted with.
Today, the debt we owe is about Rs. Rs 618.3 billion. Since 1985 our debt has increased by several billion. However, this debt did not increase peoples assets but rulers’ and their henchmen’s assets increased. If so, do we have to be responsible for this debt crisis? People in this country need not be responsible for the debt crisis. The funds earned by the Treasury are not adequate to pay the loan instalment. No one gives loans now. They would give a loan in exchange for our resources. The government could get money if it sells a people’s asset.
The money obtained after selling Hambanthota harbour has dwindled now. The Central Bank had stated that they didn’t receive a single cent from this money. Next, Maththala Airport would be sold. It is to be sold to an Indian company. With the money that would get selling the airport would be sufficient to manage for a short period. Next, the East Jetty of Colombo Harbour would be sold.
Once, the money received for it is exhausted the islands in Kalpitiya would be sold. Next, the mineral sands deposits at Pumoddai would be sold. Once that money is exhausted the five year period of the government would be over.
They maintain their economy by selling a people’s asset every three months. This is what happens when the country becomes a begging country. These two political parties ruled the country for 70 years and made this a begging country.”
A large number of representatives of ‘Dhiriya Purawesi Societies’ in the District headed by the Leader of the Puttalam District Samantha Koralearachchi participated.
Speaking how the country has been dragged towards an economic crisis Mr. Dissanayaka said, “The country is confronted with the gravest economic breakdown. We remember Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe saying what Rajapaksas did was filling the pockets of the family and when his government comes to power these pockets would be emptied and people’s pockets would be filled. How are the pockets now? Pockets were not filled. The economy has broken down. The main reason for the breaking down of the economy is the colossal debt crisis the country is confronted with.
Today, the debt we owe is about Rs. Rs 618.3 billion. Since 1985 our debt has increased by several billion. However, this debt did not increase peoples assets but rulers’ and their henchmen’s assets increased. If so, do we have to be responsible for this debt crisis? People in this country need not be responsible for the debt crisis. The funds earned by the Treasury are not adequate to pay the loan instalment. No one gives loans now. They would give a loan in exchange for our resources. The government could get money if it sells a people’s asset.
The money obtained after selling Hambanthota harbour has dwindled now. The Central Bank had stated that they didn’t receive a single cent from this money. Next, Maththala Airport would be sold. It is to be sold to an Indian company. With the money that would get selling the airport would be sufficient to manage for a short period. Next, the East Jetty of Colombo Harbour would be sold.
Once, the money received for it is exhausted the islands in Kalpitiya would be sold. Next, the mineral sands deposits at Pumoddai would be sold. Once that money is exhausted the five year period of the government would be over.
They maintain their economy by selling a people’s asset every three months. This is what happens when the country becomes a begging country. These two political parties ruled the country for 70 years and made this a begging country.”
