Why must Lankans celebrate an Independence Day at all? Where the word Independence Day was not even mentioned but left to be assumed? Let other nations that celebrate independence, do so if they wish. The masses, including Lankans, have long been conditioned to believe in the Independence Day frenzy as an expression of patriotic fervour and gladly join the revelry. As Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said last month: ‘A country that cannot celebrate independence, has no future’.

Source: Sunday Times February 12, 2023 07:36 UTC