Govt’s policies open to constructive criticism

by Uditha KUMARASINGHE

Justice Minister Rauff Hakeem said that the Government always welcomes any constructive criticism of its policies so that it can implement what is best in a very consensual way.

The Minister said a proper democracy could function only if the Government responds positively to constructive criticism.

Commenting on the present plight of the Opposition, Minister Hakeem told the Sunday Observer that they welcome a very vibrant and effective Opposition. But, unfortunately the Opposition is riddled with some internal bickering. That is their own undoing,”

“We can only hope that they will resolve their internal issues,” the Minister said.

Minister Hakeem said the Opposition has not considered its internal problems seriously and looked into certain issues that need a lively public debate.