In a recent meeting in Galle, Dilith Jayaweera, the Sarvajana presidential candidate and prominent entrepreneur, expressed his belief that his opponents in the presidential race are hindered by their political affiliations and financial obligations, which he claims undermine their ability to implement their proposed policies.
Jayaweera, who presented his candidacy as embodying a concept-based strategic program, stated:
“I represent a concept-based strategic program that is a journey to victory and therefore a program that no one can oppose. It is not possible to give reasons for this. Because we have worked very hard to create a strategic program that can correct all the mistakes made in the traditional politics that developed historically in Sri Lanka after independence.”
He elaborated that his strategic plan is based on extensive surveys and tests, analyzing how other nations have navigated similar challenges and what Sri Lanka could learn from these experiences. Jayaweera emphasized that his campaign is independent of the “black economy” and financial entanglements that he argues plague other candidates.
“I have no obligations. There is no black economy to support me. I don’t even have three or four meetings a day. 5,000 rupees will not be paid for meetings and people will not be brought. There is no one to give that much money. Neither give nor take. Because in that case, this cannot be done. So all the other candidates can never implement their policies. When we look at the political groups that help them,” Jayaweera asserted.
His remarks are aimed at highlighting the perceived integrity and feasibility of his campaign strategy in contrast to what he describes as the compromised positions of his competitors.
