A growing public campaign in Colombo is urging President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to remove the Attorney General, warning that inaction on corruption could erode the very mandate that brought the government to power.
A public petition has been launched in Colombo calling on Anura Kumara Dissanayake to immediately remove the current Attorney General, Parinda Ranasinghe, from office.
The collection of signatures began in front of Pettah Railway Station, with organizers confirming that an online petition is also being circulated to gather wider public support. Protesters argue that the Attorney General has failed to take decisive action against individuals responsible for fraud and corruption during previous governments.
According to those involved in the campaign, the lack of visible progress in prosecuting corruption cases has undermined public confidence in the justice system and weakened trust in the government’s anti-corruption agenda. They are calling on the President to appoint an Attorney General who is capable of reflecting the aspirations of the people and acting firmly and independently against corruption.
Protesters further warned that if decisive action is not taken to remove officials perceived as shielding corruption, the social and political forces that supported the current government could gradually distance themselves. In such a scenario, they cautioned, defeated corrupt elements could once again regain influence.
