SLFP General Secretary and Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena said the Opposition should properly organise themselves as a constructive Opposition rather than just make baseless allegations against the Government. Tthe role of the Opposition is to point out mistakes of the Government and make constructive criticism.The overwhelming majority obtained by the Government at the Second Reading of Budget 2011 also showed the failure of the Opposition even to properly organise their Members for a vote.
The Minister said, “when a budget is presented, there is a traditional attitude among the people that it would provide instant or short term relief. We should change that mentality. Annual budget proposals presented by a Government are directly connected with the annual development plan of that Government. Therefore most of the budget proposals are aimed at long term results.”
He further added that the role of the Opposition is to point out mistakes of the Government and make constructive criticism. But they always oppose whether it is a good or bad move and there is no constructive Opposition today. The overwhelming majority obtained by the Government at the Second Reading of Budget 2011 also showed the failure of the Opposition even to properly organise their Members for a vote.
Reaching the expected economic goals and turning Sri Lanka into the “Wonder of Asia” is not a target which can be achieved by the President alone, the Minister further added. Everybody should join hands to turn this target into a reality. When a country finally wins the war against terrorism, the post conflict scenario is the ideal time to rebuild that country.
Finally the Minister said that If politicians, public servants and all other sections of society act as one it won`t be difficult for us to realise this target
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