COLOMBO, 25 March, 2021 (TON): The only proper development is the solution to the problems that have plagued the people for a long time and the government has presented the necessary policy framework and program for it, said the President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.

As President, he visited from village to village to identify the real problems of the people to address them.

Central Province Governor Lalith U. Gamage, North Central Province Governor Mahipala Herath, Ministers GL. Peiris, S.M. Chandrasena, Gamini Lokuge, Basil Rajapaksa, State Ministers DV Chanaka, Kanaka Herath, Piyal Nishantha, Members of Parliament Lalith Ellawala, Sagara Kariyawasam, Udayana Kirindigoda and Jayantha Ketagoda were also present at the occasion.

President Rajapaksa emphasized that no matter what obstacles or criticisms come his way, he will not let the people be deceived by false propaganda.

The President expressed his views while addressing a meeting of representatives of affiliated organizations of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna held at the Weli Park in Nugegoda on Wednesday.