The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman

¶ 01 Thank you.

¶ 02 As I was saying, the people trusted you more than us and gave you power to transform the country socially and politically along with the people’s uprising and the 6.9 million who voted then. The question is whether you are still on that path.

¶ 03 Regarding the “Aruna” news, look at the Facebook post by Uvindu Kurukulasuriya—a supporter of the President—about the Public Security Minister’s circular. In the comments, about 90% say their local police asked them to bring such a certificate. This is not opposition propaganda. Therefore, do not treat this with hostility. Some police stations did ask for it. I gave the Minister the name of the station in my area. Perhaps this began before your government, but it continued until the Minister responded in Parliament. Summoning the journalist to the CID escalates the matter and threatens media freedom.

¶ 04 On the Urban Development, Construction and Housing Heads, I also wish to note that many housing schemes in Colombo in need of maintenance are rapidly deteriorating. In some NHDA schemes, activities contrary to the NHDA Act are underway—illegal businesses and conversions. Please intervene—either take such units back or warn and regularize—because residents are facing serious difficulties. Even where your representatives are present, complaints are sometimes not acted upon. I have personally submitted complaints to NHDA officials in Colombo. I request the Housing Minister’s attention. Thank you for the time.