During a meeting at the Archbishop’s House in Colombo on September 23, Card. Ranjith congratulated President Dissana-yake on his electoral victory. He emphasized the significant res-ponsibilities awaiting the new president, particularly in addre-ssing the challenges faced by the nation. He offered the President his blessings and full support for the tasks ahead and stressed the importance of prioritizing the welfare of the impoverished seg-ments of society.
In response to a query from the press, Cardinal Ranjith high-lighted President Dissanayake’s pledge to thoroughly investigate the Easter attacks, ensuring that the truth would be uncovered and justice served.
President Dissanayake’s day continued with visits to other reli-gious landmarks, including the Dawatagaha Mosque in Colom-bo, where he participated in cere-monies and received further ble-ssings. Sri Lanka’s new leader assumed the presidency on Mon-day, ushering in promises of change for a nation that has been predominantly ruled by powerful political dynasties and is currently recovering from its most severe economic crisis in over seventy years.
Millions cast their votes for Dissanayake, an opposition parliamentarian, drawn by his commitment to combat corruption and support the country’s tenuous economic revival.
During his inaugural address at the president’s office, Dissanayake, aged 55, pledged his dedication to protecting and promoting democracy, acknowledging the challenging times ahead. “Our politics needs to be cleaner, and the people have demanded a different political culture,” he said. “I am ready to commit to that change.”