Colombo has been beautified by none other than the present Government headed by the President. Colombo is now a beautiful City due to the direct decisions taken by the Defence Secretary irrespective of political differences.
Mayor A.J.M. Muzammil said that although the Colombo Municipal Council is administered by the United National Party certain stalwarts of the party is obstructing improvements made to Colombo.
The Viharamahadevi Park considered as the heart of the Colombo City was a place which paved the way for everyone to spend their leisure time. It was an unpleasant location during a certain period. Even though the Park is located just opposite the Colombo Municipal Council building, no one ever thought of beautifying it. The City was ruled by many Mayors. But the Viharamahadevi Park remained as it was. Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development drew his attention to the Park and before long reconstruction was expedited. The iron fence round the Park was removed. The Park received a facelift.
The newly reconstructed Viharamahadevi Park was declared open yesterday in the presence of Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development Gotabhaya was the Chief Guest. Muzammil the Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council which is ruled by the United National Party welcoming all the guests, visited the park and related many tales. He also delivered a speech at the function which was attended by many guests irrespective of party differences.
Mayor Muzammil recalled the picketing held in Meethotamulla against them and obstructed the trucks carrying garbage. He said that at that time, the Defence Secretary was abroad. But he contacted him over the phone. He did not consider about party differences and instructed him to dump the garbage at this particular location and that he would assume the responsibility of the repercussions. He said Ravi Karunanayake was hindering him, and did not help him to transport the garbage at that time. He said he is a strong supporter of the UNP. But particularly Ravi Karunanayake was accusing him of supporting the Government.
Mr. Muzammil said that the Government has reconstructed the Viharamahadevi Park and handed over to them for maintenance. The Colombo Racecourse was handed over to the Colombo Municipal Council along with 50 million rupees. He queried whether the Racecourse was taken to Medamulana. The Municipal Council was earning some profit from this Racecourse. The Government has created a beautiful environment in the Colombo City. The Government was not jealous that the Municipal Council was administered by the UNP. Some told the President not to do anything to Colombo as many are UNP supporters.
Colombo is now a beautiful City. It is not only for City dwellers but for the entire nation. It is the obligation of every citizen to main the beauty of the Viharamahadevi Park.
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