Prime Minister, addressing the 30th anniversary of Devapala College in Polgolla, Kurunegala, declared that Sri Lanka’s most valuable asset is its human capital. She expressed the government’s commitment to maximizing this potential through education reforms.
The Prime Minister highlighted that prioritizing education has enabled Sri Lanka to maintain a high level of human development despite economic challenges. She stressed the need for continued focus on education to enhance human capital further.
She dismissed the notion of ‘good’ or ‘bad’ schools, emphasizing the collective responsibility to ensure a quality education for all children. The Prime Minister also advocated for further educational reforms to foster values such as collectivism and compassion and to nurture a generation capable of leading the nation.
Addressing the recent controversy, the Prime Minister clarified that no law prohibits politicians from attending school functions. She emphasized that avoiding politicization of the school system is the responsibility of all parliamentarians.
However, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office contradicts this, stating that she had previously instructed education ministry officials to stop inviting public representatives to school events.
