Sajith Urges Govt. to Prevent Relief Disruptions Amid Cyclone Recovery ⛈️

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for immediate government intervention to ensure internal administrative disputes do not stall relief efforts for victims of Cyclone Ditwah. The appeal follows a breakdown in coordination as the recovery process enters a critical phase. • Current Crisis: Disaster relief officers and Grama Niladharis (village-level officials) have launched trade union action, withdrawing from relief duties as of yesterday. • Officer Grievances: Unions allege that despite working continuously for over 93 days since the cyclone’s devastation, the Government has failed to address unresolved operational and administrative issues. • Political Stance: Premadasa emphasized that the welfare of affected families is "far too important" to be hindered by "confusion or lack of coordination" between the state and ground-level officers. • Government Response: Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has ordered an acceleration of recovery measures, chairing a National Council for Disaster Management meeting to bridge gaps between state institutions. The disruption threatens the delivery of essential support to communities still awaiting assistance following one of the most significant weather events in recent months.