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Ideology is important, not individual: President 

04 Apr 2021

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (3) said the people should always safeguard the ideology that elected him into office, as it is the ideology that is of importance and not “Gotabaya Rajapaksa”, the individual.  The President said this while speaking at the first-ever Gama Samaga Pilisandara programme held in the Northern Province yesterday. It was held at Vedivaithyakallu in Vavuniya.  “The ideology that brought me into power should be protected by defeating both international and local organised forces that spread false news about the Government and I,” he said.  He said the elements that have failed after spreading fabrications about “white vans, crocodiles, and sharks”, have today resorted to spreading misinformation about the environment.  Meanwhile, the President also said the standard and quality of all goods that are being imported for consumption are being constantly inspected.  “It was because of constant tests that we were able to detect the imported coconut oil consignment that is not suitable for human consumption. It is the responsibility of the relevant institutions to continue with inspections and tests to ensure the quality of imported goods,” he said.  He said the import of palm oil was halted as a measure to promote coconut oil. The President also said that steps have been taken to block the entry of illegal drugs into the country. “During raids, not only illegal drugs, but also items that are not suitable for human consumption are being detected now,” he said.  The President added that the Gama Samaga Pilisadara programme allows him to gain insight into villagers and their long unresolved problems and to make his vision a reality.


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