JVP deprived present generation the opportunity of enjoying a sound education system: Ranil

Defending white paper pertaining to education reforms which was to be brought in during his tenure as Education Minister, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said the present generation would have enjoyed a sound education system if not for the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) which opposed the reforms.

- By YOHAN PERERA

“Education reforms were needed by 1978 as many opposed the reforms introduced in 1971. Period for attending school was reduced by two years. Examination procedures were also changed. There was much opposition for these reforms and this is a one of the major reasons for UNP’s land