Courtesy Hiru News

Education reforms are being implemented haphazardly without the necessary safeguards seen in developed nations, leading to the “obscenity” of the current curriculum.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, speaking to the media in Mirigama today (5), criticised the government for launching new educational programs without proper formal frameworks like White Papers or Green Papers.

The controversy centres on the new Grade 6 English module, which recently drew heavy criticism for including a link to an inappropriate website.

Premadasa asserted that the government, the Education Minister, and relevant officials must bear responsibility for this oversight, describing it as an unpardonable violation of children’s rights.

He emphasised that the temporary resignation of the National Institute of Education’s Director General is insufficient and called for a completely independent and impartial investigation.

Furthermore, the Opposition Leader highlighted other flaws in the reforms, such as the exclusion of History as a subject.

He argued that while the opposition supports the use of new technology, it must be implemented through transparent dialogue and proper consultation rather than unilateral, “arrogant” decisions that risk the mental well-being of the nation’s children.