As debate intensifies, the government insists education reform is not politics, but a long-term social obligation that demands patience, participation, and purpose.
National People’s Power MP Hasara Liyanage says the ongoing education reform is a social need that cannot be implemented overnight or driven by a single individual. Speaking to the media after attending a public event, she stressed that meaningful education reform is a collective national process that requires the participation of teachers, parents, students, and the wider community.
She noted that the emergence of differing ideologies, debates, and public discourse is a natural and unavoidable part of any major transformation within the education sector. According to the MP, the government is closely monitoring concerns currently circulating in society and has already taken steps to conduct proper investigations where required.
Liyanage emphasized that the core objective of the reforms is to accurately identify social needs and shape a future-ready education system. She accused certain political groups of attempting to exploit sensitive education issues for narrow political gain, warning that such tactics would not be tolerated. She concluded that education reform is a shared responsibility owed to future generations.
