Sri Lanka rarely sees politicians that openly regret and apologise for their actions, even if their decisions and actions had caused national-level crises, and the country’s history has ample examples for it. The sad truth is, complacency has cost Sri Lanka things too numerous to mention. In the several weeks that followed, Piliyandala became one of the areas in the Western Province that recorded a higher number of Covid-19 cases. However, Sri Lanka did not hear any apology or see anyone taking at least part of the responsibility. It is a non-alcoholic “Dutch courage” that Sri Lanka’s politicians and administrators badly need a sip of.
