In a recent public rally held in Morawa on September 6, 2024, independent presidential candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe raised concerns about the economic policy proposed by the National People’s Party (NPP) and its alignment with the policies of the Janata Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP).
Wickremesinghe criticized Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the NPP candidate, for what he described as contradictions between the economic strategies promoted by Dissanayake and those traditionally associated with the JVP.
During his speech at the “Puluwan Sri Lanka” rally, Wickremesinghe questioned the coherence and practicality of Dissanayake’s economic policies, suggesting that they might be inconsistent with the JVP’s established economic principles.
This critique is part of Wickremesinghe’s broader strategy to highlight differences between his economic vision and that of his competitors, aiming to position himself as a more stable and reliable choice for the presidency. The rally in Morawa underscores Wickremesinghe’s ongoing efforts to address concerns about his opponents’ policy proposals while reinforcing his own economic platform.
