NewsPresidential candidate Sajith Premadasa today (Oct 21) said he would not issue new liquor licences under his government. Addressing the launch of his Women's Charter at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, the New Democratic Front (NDF) candidate vowed to remove all liquor stores located in the vicinity of schools. Premadasa said he would also wipe off all micro finance loans obtained by women, and set-up a special bank for females to grant loans with interest concessions. The NDF candidate further pledged to impose the maximum possible punishment for individuals who abuse or harass women. Meanwhile, Premadasa said he would establish an independent commission, within a week after assuming power, to strenghten the rights of women.

Source: Sunday Times October 21, 2019 09:33 UTC