Mrs. Vishaka Suriyabandara, the Head of the Department of Political Science Studies at the University of Sri Jayawardenepura, has emphasized that there exists a constitutionally mandated security protocol for the Executive President, who is regarded as the foremost citizen of the Republic. She highlighted that this existing security framework must remain in effect until any formal changes are made.
In her statements, Mrs. Suriyabandara clarified that the security forces assigned to the President are responsible for determining the specifics of the President’s travel arrangements, including the use of helicopters and ambulance escorts. These decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, ensuring that the President’s security needs are met effectively.
However, she noted that should the constitution undergo amendments, it would then be possible to modify these protocols. Until such changes are enacted, any deviation from the established security procedures could be perceived as a failure in the duties of the security department heads responsible for safeguarding the Executive President.
Mrs. Suriyabandara made these remarks during her appearance on a program aired by the Derana TV channel, underlining the importance of adhering to the current security measures in place for the President.
