Ranil Wickremesinghe’s audio message after stepping down as Sri Lanka PM

Ranil Wickremesinghe introduced his resignation from the submit of Sri Lanka Prime Minister on Saturday because the financial disaster within the island nation spiralled. After saying his resignation, Ranil Wickremesinghe launched an audio in Sinhalese language the place he stated that he was able to resign however with sure circumstances.

In an audio message on Twitter, Ranil Wickremesinghe stated, “A government in the country is essential for the visit of the head of the World Food Program and the decisive discussions with the International Monetary Fund.”

He stated that it might be flawed to steer the nation with out the administration of a authorities.

Wickremesinghe’s resignation got here hours after his workplace introduced that he was keen to resign to make manner for a brand new unity authorities.

After the occasion chief’s assembly, Ranil Wickremesinghe made a particular announcement and talked about, “I proposed to the President the idea that an all-party government should be formed. Today, there are problems such as shortages of fuel and food in the country.”

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“Due to this, the head of the World Food Program will visit the country. A number of decisive discussions with the International Monetary Fund have to be carried out. Therefore, a separate government should be formed immediately after the resignation of this government,” Ranil Wickremesinghe added.

“It would be wrong to lead the country in such a case without the administration of a government. Therefore, I reiterate that a new government should be formed when this government resigns,” he added.

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PM CONDEMNS ATTACK ON JOURNALISTS

Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed issues over the assault on journalists who had been protecting the continuing protests.

According to native studies, journalists had been attacked by the safety forces of Ranil Wickremesinghe. News 1st cameraman Waruna Sampath and Correspondents Sarasi Peiris and UD Sindujan had been attacked by safety officers exterior the non-public residence of the PM, studies claimed.

“Prime Minister expresses grave regret over the assault on journalists who are covering the ongoing protests, by security personnel. Freedom of media is paramount to Democracy in Sri Lanka,” PMO stated in a press release.

“The Prime Minister requests both the security forces and the protesters to act with restraint to prevent any violence and ensure the safety of the public,” the assertion learn.

Earlier within the day, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his official residence when it was mobbed by protesters. Angry protestors on Saturday stormed contained in the residence of Sri Lanka President in Colombo because the island nation faces its worst financial disaster in many years.

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