Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa sparked laughter and reflection at a public gathering in Vilachchchiya, Anuradhapura, when he remarked that people approach him with their daily struggles as though he were already the head of state.
Premadasa said he often wonders whether citizens forget that they have entrusted a mandate to the current government to solve their problems. “Sometimes I wonder whether I am President Sajith Premadasa,” he quipped, highlighting the frustration many Sri Lankans feel toward those in power.
The Opposition Leader’s comment underscored his growing role as the go-to figure for people seeking solutions, despite not being in government. His words reflected both the trust placed in him by the public and the widespread disillusionment with the ruling administration’s performance.
