Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith says those who came to power pledging to safeguard the country, are now dragging the country towards destitution.
Speaking during a media briefing in Colombo today, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said the present administration has failed to fulfil the aspirations of the people who voted for a new government to usher in a new era.
The Cardinal said they are disappointed in many aspects and the way in which the country is being governed.
He said they have serious concerns where the country is heading at present.
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith noted millions of people wanted to change the path the country was heading adding however now they are even more disappointed.
The Cardinal said the present administration must take decisions that are favourable to the people and not just to a selected group.
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said at present, the people are struggling to carry out their day-to-day activities due to financial difficulties.
He said the government is also struggling to procure vaccine doses needed to end the COVID-19 crisis, due to lack of funds.
The Cardinal said the people did not vote for the government to merely initiate development projects and to sell state assets.
He said therefore the government must renew its policies concerning religion, culture, economy and other matters that concern the general public.
Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith also noted that the Attorney General had claimed that there was a conspiracy behind the 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks and therefore such matters must be investigated thoroughly.
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith added that the government must make a concerted effort to punish all perpetrators behind the Easter Attacks instead of staging media spectacles.