The Hon. Ruwan Wijeweera

¶ 01 Sabuddhika Sanchada (intellectual dialogue) was built on falsehoods when discussing the stone industry. If one looked at the team around the speaker, it would be clear how that “intellectual dialogue” was constructed. They first claimed there was no history or aesthetic value and tried to upend this House. So, where is that intellectual discussion? Therefore, an intellectual discussion is needed. But it was not done by the Opposition; it was not done.

¶ 02 Next, I will speak about several transversal skills-related subjects included here: appreciation of literature so that from Grade 6 upwards children can enjoy literature; media studies; service sector studies; and global studies. These are not things to be rejected. A few people created small cliques and campaigns all over to say “no” to these. As the country suffers under severe crises, as a former principal and teacher, I am deeply disappointed by the role played by the Opposition.