Do not hinder free education – Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thero

Do not hinder free education – Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thero

Elle Gunawansa Thero says that he does not want any action that would hinder free education.

He was speaking at a meeting with members of the Medical Faculty Student Action Committee and members of the Medical Faculty Parents’ Association at the Dharmayathana Temple on Bauddhaloka Mawatha in Colombo. They met Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thero to inform the Thero about the Kotelawala Act and its harmful effects.

Elle Gunawansa Thero further stated that due to this bill, a problematic situation could arise in the future. However, he said that after further study of the Act, he would be made aware of the action that could be taken and that he would not agree to any action that would harm free education at any time.

Speaking to the media, the convener of the Medical Faculty Student Action Committee Imesh Sangeeth said that the protest would be carried out by a number of organizations including civil society organizations, political movements, student unions and trade unions before the election. He also stated that the aim of the Medical Faculty Student Action Committee is to protect free education for the future as well.

Speaking at the event, Wasantha Alwis, Media Spokesperson of the Medical Faculty Parents’ Association, said that the present government was trying to implement policies that were completely different from the policy statement which they promised before they came to power and there is no country has achieved success by selling free education except by protecting free education. He further stated that they are ready to fight for the repeal of this bill by making any commitment.

 

Shanika

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