Corruption and malpractices in public sector will be eliminated: President

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa assured that all the corruption, malpractices and irregularities in the government will be eliminated and establish an efficient public service in the country while stressing that even though there are over 1.5 million employees in the state service, people are facing hardhsips when seeking government services on a daily basis.

President Rajapaksa emphasized that bribery, corruption and irregularities in the government sector will cease to exist and a government dedicated to serve the citizens in a satisfactory manner would be established.

President made these remarks during the election tour in Kalutara yesterday in support of the candidates representing Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) at the forthcoming general election.

President Rajapaksa commenced his election tour by attending the public gathering organized by candidate Mahinda Samarasinghe at Keselwatta Pradeshiya Sabha Playground, Panadura.

The government has initiated to build an economic system to end the import-based trade system in the country and to give priority to local productions. President advised the crowd to enter themselves into the agricultural and manufacturing industries in order to reap full benefits offered in these sectors.

It is time to incorporate modern technology to strengthen the farming economy. For this purpose, the government has banned the importation of agri produce into the country. Job appointments for 150,000 underprivileged individuals and graduates will be given following the general election. These measures and opportunities will aid the country in its development curve.