In a passionate appeal during a district meeting in Polonnaruwa, Dilith Jayaweera, the leader of the Mawbima Janatha Party, emphasized the urgent need to shift the nation’s focus from selling assets to fostering entrepreneurship. “We are not a nation that sells dairy cattle and eats; let us build an entrepreneurial state,” Jayaweera stated, highlighting a critical juncture in the nation’s economic narrative.
Jayaweera criticized the current trend of liquidating valuable local resources, a practice he equates to historical failures. He challenged the political hypocrisy surrounding the protection and sale of local resources, advocating for a clear plan to elevate the nation from its current state. “If we work with a clear distinction, there are no obstacles for us,” Jayaweera asserted, promising a life-changing plan with specific goals and timelines.
The call to action was directed towards the youth and citizens of the country, inviting them to join the movement towards creating a new entrepreneurial state. This initiative is part of a series of district meetings aimed at educating the populace on the party’s vision for a prosperous nation through political, economic, social, and cultural development.
The meeting saw participation from the party chairman, Dr. Sarath Amunugama, senior officials, young entrepreneurs, social activists, and a significant number of farmers from the Polonnaruwa district. Their collective presence underscored the party’s commitment to agricultural advancement and economic reform.
Jayaweera, reflecting on his extensive political career and contributions to various leadership roles, reiterated the importance of Polonnaruwa as an agricultural pioneer. He emphasized the necessity of a national plan to value labor and promote positive nation-building across all ethnicities without discrimination.
Further elaborating on the party’s vision, Jayaweera outlined a comprehensive strategy to increase agricultural productivity and economic growth, aiming to uplift the entrepreneurial spirit of the population. He criticized the empty rhetoric of political promises and stressed the importance of actionable plans to safeguard the nation’s resources and honor the institution of motherhood as the backbone of Sri Lankan entrepreneurship.
Dr. Sarath Amunugama, former Minister and Chairman of the Mawbima Janatha Party, highlighted Polonnaruwa’s rich cultural and historical significance, expressing optimism for the district’s future. The party’s agricultural strategy includes innovations in water management, crop yield increase, fair pricing systems for harvests, modern research, and special coordination mechanisms to support the agricultural sector.
As the Mawbima Janatha Party continues its efforts to reshape Sri Lanka’s economic landscape, the emphasis on entrepreneurship, agricultural development, and national unity presents a hopeful path forward for a nation poised for change.
