An SJB led campaign to collect signatures for a public petition also commenced yesterday beside the statue of C.W.W. The public petition calls on the Prime Minister to step down from her post of Education Minister if proper steps are not taken urgently to clear up the mess that has been caused by hastily put together education reforms. However, the President was actually present to chair the second meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development. “Whatever they try to do to scuttle these reforms, we will ensure that these changes are implemented,” the President insisted. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told the Speaker that his ruling amounted to a violation of the Constitution and sovereignty of the people.

Source: Sunday Times January 11, 2026 07:30 UTC