Letters to the Editor
View(s):Educational reforms: Broader participation should have been the order of the day
Today various individuals are expressing diverse opinions regarding the proposed educational reforms, which have caused significant controversy. Indeed, for the progress of a nation a sound educational policy must be in place. The empowerment of the younger generation, who are the lifeblood of a country, with knowledge significantly impacts national development.
In a world constantly modernising, we can only move forward through a well-structured education system. Currently the implementation of educational reforms brought forward by the current government has been postponed until 2027 due to an issue over a specific module.
If these reforms had been formulated with a broader participation, this problem might not have arisen. Specifically, if efforts had been made to involve appropriate groups, other than the National Educational Institute, including representatives of parents, this situation could likely have been avoided.
When the current government came into power, a dialogue was established regarding a system of governance based on public participation. At that time, there was discussion about a ‘People’s Council’(Janasaba) model where the public could question the government. Had such a framework been created, these problematic situations could have been averted.
Nevertheless, the government must take action to implement educational reforms that meet the needs of the current era.
C.D.J. Weerasena Boralesgamuwa
Voting wisely: Will we ever learn?
When will we learn?
At every election – General or Presidential – we do not truly vote, we simply outvote. We push out the incumbent and bring in another, whether recycled from the past or presented as “fresh”.
The last time, we chose a newcomer who had spent years criticising others, conveniently ignoring the centuries of damage they inflicted under successive governments. Only now do we realize that governing is far more difficult than criticizing.
There is a saying: “Even with elephants, you cannot bring back the wisdom that has passed.” But are we learning? Among our legislators, there have been individuals accused of murder, fraud, and countless illegal acts. True, the courts did not punish them but are we so blind as to remain naive in the face of such allegations? Any citizen living in this decade, cannot deny those realities.
Meanwhile, many of our compatriots abroad, living comfortably with their families ignore these past crimes with blind devotion and campaign for different parties. For most of us, the wish during an election is not the welfare of the country, but simply to send our personal favourite to the council. The clearest example was the election of a teledrama actress, someone who did not even understand the constitution, over experienced and honest politicians.
It is time to stop this bogus hero worship. Vote not for personalities, but for the country. Vote for integrity, for competence and for the future we deserve.
Deshapriya Rajapaksha Via email
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