Sri Lanka

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, extended wholehearted wishes to all Sri Lankans and prompted the nation to increase above divisions and enter the New Year with unity, strength, and renewed spirit.Reflecting on the cultural significance of the season, he stressed that the New Year is not just a celebration however also a time for individual and cumulative renewal, deeply rooted in the bond between mankind and nature.This time motivates us to show discipline, uphold thankfulness, and acknowledge the deep bond in between humankind and nature, he kept in mind, adding that it likewise advises us to value strong human relationships and move forward together.Premadasa acknowledged the ongoing and emerging obstacles facing the nation and gotten in touch with the public to face them together by reserving narrow ideologies.As we enter this New Year, we are met both continuous and emerging obstacles, he stated.By comprehending the true spirit of this celebration, let us sign up with hands in unity and strength to face these difficulties together.Calling on all Sri Lankans, both in the house and abroad, to commit to a future of shared success, he prompted everybody to pursue a New Year marked by joy, unity, and prosperity for all.Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasas Full Message: It is with terrific enjoyment that I extend my heartfelt wishes to the beloved individuals of our nation as we commemorate the Sinhala and Tamil New Yeara treasured cultural custom of all Sri Lankans.
Since ancient times, our people have actually marked the suns shift from Pisces to Aries as the beginning of a New Year, likewise called the Solar Festival.
This season represents abundance: trees flourish, harvests flourish, granaries overflow, and a sense of restored hope and prosperity fills every heart.The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is more than a festive occasionit is a time that motivates us to act with discipline, promote gratitude, and recognise the deep bond in between humankind and nature.
It likewise reminds us of the worth of strong human relationships and inspires us to reserve differences and progress with renewed spirit.As we enter this New Year, we are met both ongoing and emerging challenges.
Overcoming these and leading our nation towards development is a shared task.
In doing so, we need to rise above narrow ideologies and divisions.
By comprehending the real spirit of this celebration, let us sign up with hands in unity and resilience to face these difficulties together, and step into a New Year marked by peace, joy and prosperity.Together, as one country, let us browse the road ahead, conquer hardship, and pursue a future of shared success.
I hire all Sri Lankans, both in your home and abroad, to devote themselves to this enthusiastic journeytoward a New Year that brings happiness, not grief; unity, not division; and prosperity for all.





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