A country should always move towards victory, President Maithripala Sirisena said, adding that one must ensure that tasks that could not be completed today for the benefit of the people should be completed tomorrow. The handing over of several development projects completed under the Pibidemu Polonnaruwa programme was held under the patronage of President Sirisena on Friday and the President made these comments while addressing the gathering at the General Hospital in Polonnaruwa.
The President said attempts taken by him to prioritise the service carried out for the country as well as to contribute a fair share towards the development of Polonnaruwa have become fruitful.The development in the country would have been better if he had received the support of everyone for the activities carried out for the welfare of the country, he said. He further said although he was able to make significant development in democracy and media freedom, the process was not without obstacles or challenges. President Sirisena also opened a newly constructed housing complex for government officials in Polonnaruwa. He also opened the new police office in Polonnaruwa constructed at a cost of Rs. 97 million.