Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Member of Parliament, Namal Rajapaksa, stated that the party and the nation must learn from past mistakes to progress. Speaking to media after New Year rituals at Carlton House in Tangalle, he highlighted the importance of correcting errors. Rajapaksa specifically referenced historical events such as the 1983 Black July, the 1988-89 period of terror, and the 2022 Aragalaya as factors that significantly impacted the country. He underscored the necessity for all citizens to work towards rectifying these issues and moving forward. Additionally, Rajapaksa extended New Year wishes, emphasizing the preservation of the shared Sinhala and Tamil cultural heritage for future generations.
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Namal Rajapaksa Calls for Learning from Past Mistakes, Citing Historical Events
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Namal Rajapaksa urges learning from past mistakes for progress.
Cites 1983 Black July, 1988-89 terror, 2022 Aragalaya as key events.
Reiterated call at Carlton House on April 15, 2026, after rituals.
Emphasizes correcting errors and accepting historical mistakes.
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