Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage says public opinion has turned sharply against the opposition, accusing it of blocking long overdue education reforms needed to prepare Sri Lanka’s children for a modern world.
Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage has stated that the public is now opposing the opposition due to its resistance to the education reforms being introduced by the government. He said that the opposition’s attempts to obstruct these reforms have backfired, with growing dissatisfaction among parents, students, and the wider public.
Hewage emphasized that it is not possible to overthrow a government based on minor incidents and that the people are not prepared to support such efforts. He noted that the public tends to make decisions only after carefully understanding the full context of an issue, rather than reacting emotionally or hastily.
He further explained that Sri Lanka’s education system requires periodic reform, ideally every eight years, to ensure that students’ knowledge remains aligned with global developments. Without such updates, he warned, the system risks becoming outdated and leaving children ill prepared for the contemporary world.
According to the Deputy Minister, the reforms currently being implemented are changes that should have taken place as early as 2013. He described the continued opposition to these reforms as regrettable, arguing that they are essential for national progress and educational quality.
Hewage added that the opposition’s narrow political approach has alienated even students and parents, who now see the reforms as necessary. He said this shift in public sentiment reflects a broader understanding of the importance of modernizing education for the country’s future.
