The Department of Criminal Investigation has launched a special probe on this, President added.

He made these comments addressing a gathering at Reggie Ranatunga Vidyalaya in Minuwangoda yesterday (22).

Education is the main instrument in building a better world. The free education system in this country has ensured the right to education of every child. Every effort was taken to strengthen the education sector during last four years amidst many challenges, President further said.

President said he had launched special programmes to curtail fraud and corruption as well as to prevent attempts to destroy children of this country. Addressing students President assured that he will not bow down to any pressure and continue the efforts to create a better country for our children.

The President inspected the newly built ‘ Vijaya Maithri Na Himi Commemoration Building’ at the School and signed the special guest book at the venue and observed the activities of the students.

President Sirisena also planted a sapling at the premises of the school to mark his visit.

Delivering a special sermon Most Ven. Nedagamuwe Wijaya Maithree Nayake Thero said that whatever allegations were leveled against President Maithripala Sirisena at present he is rendering a great service to the country. The Thero pointed out that it is the responsibility of all those who love the country to join in strengthening the President’s agenda without deviating from personal political views.

People’s representatives of the area including Minister Arjuna Ranatunga, Lasantha Alagiyawanna, Ruwan Ranatunga, Ajith Basnayake, Ranjith Somawansa, Gampaha District Secretary Mr. Sunil Jayalath, the Principal Dinesh Samaratunga, staff of the school, parents and past pupils were also present on this occasion.