Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to take appropriate action over allegations concerning the Presidential Secretary, saying such action would demonstrate the Government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.Addressing a public meeting in Kuliyapitiya today (22), he said the President had repeatedly spoken about combating corruption and urged him to demonstrate that commitment by addressing the allegations.“The President speaks about catching thieves and ensuring honesty. This is an opportunity to demonstrate that commitment. We are waiting to see what action will be taken regarding the allegations concerning the Presidential Secretary,” he said.Rajapaksa raised concerns about the Government’s progress in fulfilling several promises made to farmers, graduates and young people during the election campaign.

He said farmers were facing difficulties due to low paddy prices, while consumers were being affected by high rice prices.He also expressed concern over the tax burden on the public and rising electricity and fuel costs, claiming that businesses, particularly young entrepreneurs, were finding it increasingly difficult to operate under the current economic conditions.Rajapaksa also raised concerns about the Government’s handling of alleged security and cyber incidents involving state institutions and called for proper investigations to identify those responsible.He said the Government should focus on addressing the concerns of farmers, graduates, young people and businesses rather than engaging in political disagreements.

“The Government should set aside confrontation and focus on working for the people. The public expects solutions to their problems, not further political disputes,” he said.

Rajapaksa also rejected allegations that the Opposition was responsible for incidents involving containers at the Port of Colombo, arguing that the Opposition did not have the authority to influence port operations.

He urged the Government to investigate all allegations of wrongdoing transparently and take appropriate action based on the findings.