We must support the Govt. to overcome the present crisis

After the April 21 terrorist attacks, the country is facing many difficulties. The Government is trying their best to bring the situation under control.

The economic situation of the country is not good. Political stability is also not good. The tourism industry is facing very serious problems. There are security problems. Foreign investments have come down.

Transactions at the Colombo Stock Exchange have dropped. The value of the Rupee related to US Dollar has gone down. There are problems in the industrial and agriculture sectors. There is a debt crisis.

The Government is trying to solve these problems one by one.

We do not say that this a very good government. There are lapses. But if the Government is not good, we can change it at the next election. We can see the situation becoming normal slowly and gradually. The Government cannot perform miracles. It is very easy to criticize, but not easy to govern the country according to the people’s expectations.

At this stage it is our duty to support the Government. No government can improve a country without the support of the people. This Government has several more months. After that there will be a Presidential election or a General election.

So we must allow this Government to bring the situation under control. If there are problems these should be discussed with the Government. We can also discuss matters with the leader of the Opposition. There are political parties to look into the problems. There are civil society organisations to discuss any grievances with the Government.

We must not try to fish in troubled waters. Let us support the Government to bring the situation under control. By trying to sabotaging the activities of the Government, it is the people of this country who will have to suffer. D. Weeratunga Nugegoda