President says new visionary plan to develop Colombo

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa announced today that Colombo will be developed under a well-designed plan while addressing main issues faced by the people. Lack of housing facilities, difficulty in garbage disposal and flooding are some of the issues affecting the people which will be resolved under the new plan.

President made these remarks while touring the Colombo district today in support of the candidates of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna contesting the forthcoming General Election.

At the public gathering organized by candidate Janaka Ranawaka near Ananda Samarakoon theatre in Nugegoda, the President discussed peoples’ grievances with them.

Non-receipt of deeds for housing units, receiving houses in place of shanties and expansion and rehabilitation Kadawatha – Wellawatta canal as a solution to flood disasters were some of the requests made by the public at a meeting organized by candidate Dhanasiri Amaratuna near Dehiwala Urban Council.

President was warmly received by the people at meetings organized by candidates Amal Perera and Saman Lal Fernando at Sunday Fair ground in Attidiya and Lunawa, Moratuwa respectively. People gathered at venues appealed to the President to put an end to the underworld activities and drug menace which pose a grave danger in the lives of people in Moratuwa, as soon as possible.

Attending meetings organized by candidate Gamini Lokuge in Piliyandala and candidate Kanthi Kodikara in Maharagama President engaged in cordial discussions with people. A proposal to set up a dedicated area for around 850 pavement hawkers in Pamunuwa was presented to the President. He recalled the plan drawn up by him when he was the Secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development that was stalled due to protests.