{"id":27008,"date":"2024-10-03T16:35:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T11:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lankatruth.com\/en\/?p=27008"},"modified":"2024-10-04T20:26:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T14:56:38","slug":"state-employees-working-in-the-interest-of-the-people-will-no-longer-face-political-retaliation-akd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lankatruth.com\/en\/?p=27008","title":{"rendered":"State employees working in the interest of the people will no longer face political retaliation \u2013 AKD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<pre id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">President Anura Kumara Dissanayake affirmed his commitment to supporting public servants who dedicate themselves to creating an efficient, citizen-focused public service. He emphasized that unlike under previous administrations, government officials working in the interest of the people will no longer face political retaliation.\nThe President made these remarks this morning (03) during a meeting with ministry officials after assuming office as the Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Livestock, Irrigation, Fisheries, and Aquatic Resources.\nThe current state and future plans of the Ministry of Agriculture were thoroughly reviewed in a comprehensive discussion with ministry secretaries and senior officials. The President highlighted the ministry's critical role in eradicating rural poverty, noting that the performance of government officials will be decisive in achieving this goal.\nHe also acknowledged that the public placed their trust in a new political direction in this year's presidential election, rejecting the old political culture. This shift, driven by the economic challenges citizens face and their dissatisfaction with the public service, marks a significant turning point in the country's governance.\nPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized his commitment to building an efficient, people[1] centred public service, stating that he will take all necessary steps to achieve this. He noted that the public believes widespread fraud and corruption have contributed to the country's economic collapse and that the current mandate is focused on preventing such practices. The President called on public servants to uphold the trust placed in them by the people and to dedicate themselves to fulfilling their responsibilities with integrity. He stressed that the fight against fraud and corruption in the state depends on the commitment of government officials\nPresident Dissanayake further underscored the importance of creating an effective and efficient public service that meets the needs of the citizens. He assured that under his leadership, there would be no room for political revenge, unjust transfers, or denial of promotions in the public sector. He urged public servants to work diligently to build a service that earns the confidence and satisfaction of the people. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the next forty days will be a transitional period, during which public servants must ensure the continuity of public service without disruption. He also indicated that new ministers will be appointed to these ministries following the next general election. The President reassured public officials that he would not subject them to public questioning by the media, as previous leaders have done. He made it clear that he does not support such media spectacles and is committed to creating a public service that meets the needs of citizens while upholding the dignity of public servants.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lankatruth.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/President-AKD-2024.10.03-8.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"563\" data-id=\"27060\" src=\"https:\/\/lankatruth.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/President-AKD-2024.10.03-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lankatruth.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/President-AKD-2024.10.03-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lankatruth.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/President-AKD-2024.10.03-8-300x211.jpg 300w, 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