Sri Lanka youth future takes centre stage as Dilith Jayaweera outlines economic empowerment, entrepreneurship and a “Sathutu Dayak (Happy Nation)” vision.
The Sri Lanka youth future took centre stage in Kurunegala as Sarvajana Balaya leader and Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera outlined what he described as a stable plan to transform young people’s aspirations into reality.
Jayaweera made the remarks while addressing the “Sarvajana Youth Vibe 26” rally at the Amphitheater premises of the Kurunegala Municipal Council sports grounds.
A large number of young men and women from different parts of the island attended the event, held under the theme “Let’s change for change.”
The Parliamentarian said his political movement aimed to create a future in which Sri Lankan youth would not be left regretting missed opportunities or broken promises.
Sri Lanka Youth Future and Justice for Young People
Jayaweera said the rally was designed to go beyond the format of a traditional political meeting.
Instead, he said the objective was to identify the genuine problems, expectations and ambitions of the younger generation.
He argued that young people had repeatedly faced disappointment after political promises failed to deliver meaningful change.
“Today we are addressing you not as just another political meeting. We speak as a group that firmly believes that if there has been any injustice to this youth somewhere in history, it must be corrected. Through our movement, no action will ever be taken that would cause concern or regret to the youth of this country,” he stated.
Jayaweera said the movement wanted to rebuild confidence among young people and make them active participants in Sri Lanka’s political, economic and social transformation.
Young Voters Could Shape the Next Political Era
The Parliamentarian also highlighted the growing influence of younger voters.
He said more than 150,000 new young voters from the Kurunegala District alone could enter the electorate at a future election.
According to Jayaweera, their numerical strength and political influence could become decisive in determining the country’s future direction.
He said his wider goal was to build a “Sathutu Dayak (Happy Nation)” through economic empowerment.
That vision, he explained, included creating conditions where young Sri Lankans could own homes and vehicles while also developing stable sources of income.
Jayaweera presented economic independence as a central part of improving the Sri Lanka youth future.
Entrepreneurship State Vision for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Jayaweera also promoted what he called the “Entrepreneurship State” concept.
He said Sri Lanka must practically implement this model to integrate Gen Z and Gen Alpha into the economic process while responding to modern global trends.
The Parliamentarian argued that younger generations should not remain passive participants in the economy.
Instead, he said they should become innovators, entrepreneurs and contributors to national growth.
“Our youth possess the strength, knowledge, and self-confidence to compete with any country in the world, free from negative attitudes. Instead of setbacks, everyone must unite to build the innovative Sri Lanka we aspire to, rising with positive thinking,” he further stated.
The message from the Kurunegala rally centred on economic opportunity, confidence and youth participation.
Jayaweera’s political pitch places the younger generation at the core of his movement’s plans, arguing that a stronger Sri Lanka youth future will depend on creating opportunities rather than merely repeating political promises.
