Free education must not be restricted – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa pledged that under an SJB-led government, free education would not be restricted to certain individuals and that no amendments would be made that would disrupt free education.
Premadasa said the Kotelawala Defence University should be maintained in its present form. He met social media activists in the Gampaha District and raised these concerns. “However, we will not allow anyone to combine the Kotelawala Defence University and free education, or to obstruct free education in the name of the Kotelawala Defence University. The SJB, as a political party, always sends clear messages to the Government.
Meanwhile, we will look into anyone who cannot pursue their education due to economic reasons and devise an effective mechanism to assist them to continue their education,” he said. Meanwhile, Premadasa said since the Government took office, there has been an increase in harassment of children and women.
(Source: Ceylon Today – By Nabiya Vaffoor)

Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Siri Dalada Vandanawa: Hotline introduced, Special trains for pilgrims April 19, 2025
- Sri Lanka Police investigate misuse of Police vehicles by tuition teacher April 19, 2025
- Deputy Minister Chathuranga highlights capital challenges faced by SMEs in Sri Lanka April 19, 2025
- Pillayan’s former driver arrested over 2006 VC disappearance April 18, 2025
- “Siri Dalada Vandanawa” exposition of sacred tooth relic commences after 16 years April 18, 2025