The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana

¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, I move the following Adjournment Motion on the Clean Sri Lanka Programme:

¶ 02 “A vast popular mandate, across race, religion, and caste, vested sovereign power in the present Government for ‘A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life’. Of the Government’s three flagship programmes, the Clean Sri Lanka Programme, officially launched by H.E. the President on 01.01.2025, has already drawn special public and media attention, with strong public enthusiasm even during its promotional period.

¶ 03 Guided by the vision ‘A Beautiful Island – A Joyful People,’ the programme seeks a sustainable social and cultural transformation in Sri Lanka through four main objectives, focusing principally on the social, environmental, and ethical pillars.

¶ 04 From individual behavioral change to policy reform across a broad front, it is the responsibility of all Members of this august House—as constitutional lawmakers—and of the entire citizenry, to ensure its success and deliver positive outcomes to individuals, society, the nation, and as a model to the world.

¶ 05 Accordingly, this House resolves that the public sector, private sector, the general public, and all Members of Parliament extend their support to the Clean Sri Lanka Programme in pursuit of a ‘Beautiful Island – A Joyful People.’”

¶ 06 Hon. Deputy Speaker, this Tenth Parliament is historic. Beyond party lines, all communities—Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim—have united behind a common purpose, creating a strong governance framework that reflects the people’s aspirations. Both Government and Opposition Members have the privilege and duty to fulfill this historic role.

¶ 07 Life is short—most Sri Lankans live 60 to 75 years; in the span of the universe, our time is but a moment. If we can devote this brief life to advancing society, safeguarding the world, and realizing the next generation’s aspirations, we fulfill our historic duty. We have heard the maxim: one who chooses a calling to serve humanity will not be wearied by its burden. We all chose public service to lift Sri Lankan society from darkness and give our people a new life.

¶ 08 We have witnessed generations living and dying in hardship—not only in rural villages but even in Colombo District. It is the historic duty of this Tenth Parliament to change that reality. Hence the President’s bold initiative launched on the first day of the year. Our policy declaration states “A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life.” Economic reforms are essential to achieve genuine prosperity. To realize a beautiful life, the Clean Sri Lanka programme is embedded within our policy.

¶ 09 History compels decisive turns for societal survival. After decades of flawed economic policies, we now have a historic moment to correct course—however difficult or obstructed the path may be.

¶ 10 On the non-economic front, the Clean Sri Lanka programme is our key initiative. It aims to correct entrenched misconceptions about our country and our citizens, both domestically and internationally—the neglect faced by Sri Lankans, and the stigma of being a bankrupt state shunned by the world. The core objective is to change these unjust perceptions.

¶ 11 We must build a new person and a new society—one that cares for others, loves the environment, feels the pain of others, respects flora and fauna, and fosters compassionate sensitivity. This programme is designed for that transformation. Unlike past media shows, Clean Sri Lanka is a structured, well-crafted programme intended to elevate Sri Lanka into a developed, dignified, disciplined nation and culture—not a short-term or election-driven slogan, but a sustained, methodical plan.