Batting Legend of Sri Lanka Sanath Jayasurya on Thursday expressed disappointment on the ongoing economic crisis in the island country and said it was unfortunate that people underwent this situation, as reported by Ani’s news agency. In the report, the former Cricketer also called India “Sister” and expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to send aid in the midst of the crisis.
“You know as usual as a neighbor, brother next to our country has helped us … We are very grateful to the Indian government and Prime Minister (Modi),” Jayasurya said.
Supporting the ongoing demonstration that called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the handling of his crisis, Jayasurya said, “There is a shortage of fuel and gas shortages; electricity does not exist for 10-12 hours sometimes. It’s very difficult for people in this country. That’s why people start out and protest. “
He also warned that there was a “will be a disaster” if the situation was not handled properly. “We don’t want to see these things happen. There are 3-4 kilometers of vehicles that queue for diesel, gas and for milk powder. … very sad and people get hurt at that time,” Jayasurya said.
Sri Lanka was in the midst of a deep financial and political crisis, struggling to pay import and service debt as its foreign exchange ownership weakened. Financial misery increased further after the government was enacted and the next Covid-19 pandemic.
The crisis has caused the shortage of fuel and gas cooking and several essential foods and foods, forcing residents to be taken to the streets to protest the government. Jayasurya along with other Cricketers, including former Wicketkeeper Kumara Sangakkara, has supported anti-government protests.
On April 6, Minister Whip and the State Government Highway said that the President would not retreat from his protest despite protests. “Can I remind you that 6.9 million people choose to the President,” he said in parliament amid anger by the opposition. “As a government, we clearly say the President will not resign in any circumstances. We will face this,” Fernando added.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka on Wednesday refers to the advisory panel to guide how the nation can handle the current debt crisis and engage with outside lenders, including the International Monetary Fund, according to a statement from the Presidential Office.