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Upon returning from official duties in Bangkok, a Sri Lankan citizen, Sandaru Kumarasinghe, expressed his disappointment and concern over the decision to outsource the visa application process to a foreign company. “Seeing such a critical service being handed over when we have capable, educated youth unemployed is disheartening,” Kumarasinghe stated, reflecting a sentiment shared by many in the community.
Kumarasinghe, who has now been summoned to the Katunayake Airport Police Station, is standing firm in his views and is calling on fellow citizens to support his cause. “This police station, like other public services, is funded by the people. It’s time the people stand with me, and with the youth of our country,” he urged.
Addressing the broader community, including legal experts, religious leaders, and the general public, Kumarasinghe emphasized his non-partisan stance and his history of voting for different political parties. He clarified that his actions were not motivated by political affiliations or intended to harm the country’s tourism sector but were acts of a concerned citizen exercising his right to free speech.
Kumarasinghe’s appeal extends to all political factions to unite in reconsidering the management of national assets and to evaluate the impacts of such outsourcing decisions. He highlighted his deep concern for the future of the country’s youth and the preservation of national assets, which he believes are being mismanaged.
Comparing Sri Lanka to Thailand, another Buddhist-majority nation, he prompted reflection on national progress and governance. Kumarasinghe’s call to action seeks broader engagement and dialogue on these pressing issues, aiming to rally collective efforts for a more accountable and inclusive approach to national decision-making.
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