Nimal Rajapaksa equates love for motherland with love for family

The National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Member of Parliament, Namal Rajapaksa, stated that a person’s love for their motherland should be as profound as the love they hold for their mother, wife, and sister.

He shared these views yesterday (08) while participating in the SLPP International Women’s Day celebration held in Matale.

The society and the nation are built upon the blessings received from mothers and wives. He noted that the motherland is treated with the same respect as a mother.

A society that respects the country cannot be built without first respecting parents and family members.

When the national economy faces a downturn, the impact is felt first by the mother and wife in the kitchen.

Under the current government's excessive tax policies and unbearable cost of living, mothers and wives endure extreme suffering.

While every political party uses International Women's Day to showcase strength and focuses on youth and women in their manifestos, the practical reality on the ground often differs.

However, the SLPP aims to create women who can stand on their own feet and make independent decisions regarding their future, moving beyond reliance on the state or political parties.

The end of the war under former President Mahinda Rajapaksa not only brought freedom but also prevented a social catastrophe and saved countless lives.

Similarly, during the COVID-19 pandemic, former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had to choose between economic interests and saving lives. The government prioritized human lives despite the challenges.

Regarding the past "Aragalaya", there were various reasons behind it—some fair, some unfair, and some political. Although there were delays and oversights in the government's decision-making process at that time, a major social disaster was averted.

Instead of sacrificing thousands of lives to protect the state, as seen in other countries, the Gotabaya Rajapaksa government chose to step back to prevent bloodshed.

While the government fell, the state was protected, allowing for democratic transitions today. If a violent social disaster had occurred then, thousands of children in villages would have lost their lives.

The SLPP has consistently made decisions to save the country from such catastrophes, whether by ending the war, saving lives during the pandemic, or stepping back during the Aragalaya.