Opposition Leader Warns National Security at Risk Due to Government Policies

28-Mar-2026

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the government’s policies on fuel procurement, including reliance on low-quality coal and failure to negotiate with Russia and Iran, are jeopardising national security. He highlighted inadequate electricity production, rising energy costs, and the lack of contingency planning as critical issues.

He called for strategic, data-driven solutions to ensure uninterrupted energy supply, which is essential for economic stability and continued foreign investment.