Academics and Professionals condemn vilification campaign against PM Harini

A group of academics, professionals, and civil society members has issued a strong statement condemning what they describe as a vicious campaign of vilification and personalized attacks against Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Harini Amarasuriya. The statement expresses deep concern that the attacks have gone beyond the limits of civility and decency in a democratic society, noting that many are motivated by misogynistic jealousy, hatred, and animosity because PM Amarasuriya is a respected woman political leader nationally and internationally. The signatories vehemently condemned the campaign and appealed to the public not to be misled by propaganda from…

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