Economy For The Candidates To Keep Us Advised On

By Ranil Wijeyesekera -December 31, 2014 

Ranil Wijeyesekera

The election is right round the corner. We can obtain concessions from both major parties. Let us be objective and control our emotions. Both sides are making exaggerated claims that cannot be substantiated. We are an Educated Nation. Let us use the balance and apply common sense.

We need the correct mix of Politician, Professionals and Military Personnel in the positions of Administration Power. The diplomatic service has being a failure. When the War was won there was decentralizing of Power ,It was changed to control and appointments made by the centre. Staffing must be made as independent as possible. The Government should be careful when making appointments in the Private Sector where EPF, ETF Funds are involved .Government investment in the share market should be scrutinized. The Seylan Bank and other Institutions show where a monopoly is involved. A planned Economy needs checks and balances.

It is our duty to help the widow, the orphan and non citizen residents of our country. War affected victims of LTTE. JVP, IPKF and race riots and crime should be looked after. Fundamental rights preferably of the British Model should be put in place. Freedom of Poverty must be Guaranteed in the Constitution..

Janasaviya, Samuddri and Divi Neguma should be used to develop our economy. Foreign Governments will aid us more if this is in place Even. China looks at us on our human rights record. Whatever our Race, Creed, Caste, Social Standing and Wealth Equality must be ensuredRead More