Government must seize moment to deliver justice and reconciliation

SRI Lanka stands at a moment when political intent, social demand, and institutional oppor tunity align. The people have given the new Government a decisive majority and a clear mandate for change. With a twothirds majority in Parliament, a largely cooperative opposition, and an expectant population, the Government now has a unique opportunity to deliver on its promises of system change and to move forward on long-delayed justice and reconciliation.

- By THE NaTIONAL Peace Counci

The National Peace Council (NPC) urges the Government to act with urgency and decisiveness to implement its transitional justice commitments as part of building a fairer and more inclusive state. Delivering justice now would rebuild trust among communities, restore Sri Lanka's credibility internationally, and lay a foundation for renewed investment and rapid economic development. On the other hand, continued delay in addressing the grievances of communities affected by past violence not only erodes confidence in the

President Anura Kumara Disanayake