“We should make an attempt on what we should do at present and for what we do for the future by not forgetting the memories of November Revolution”, he added.

The President made these remarks at the launching ceremony of the book ‘Great November Revolution’, written by Dinesh Weerakkody. The launching ceremony was held on Wednesday (Nov. 25) at the BMICH.

President Sirisena recalling those who supported, committed and sacrificed their lives for the November Revolution went on to elaborate on our indebtedness to those great revolutionaries even today. He also pointed out that everybody should act with an understanding of the challenges and obstacles which will arise in the future.

“Politics is a complex, problematic and a challenging task. Those who are engaged in politics are not dead objects but are living human beings.

Therefore, creating a government, continuing it and facing the future should be done thoughtfully”, he said.

Dinesh Weerakkody is a renowned economic analyst. He performed a critical role in the course of forming the current coalition government.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Ministers Rajitha Senaratne, John Amaratunga, Rauff Hakim, Patali Champika Ranawaka, Deputy Ministers Harsha de Silva, Members of Parliament Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero and Vijitha Herath participated in this occasion.