Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the extension of the emergency law is aimed solely at speeding up the reconstruction process and will not be used as a tool for repression.

The President made these remarks today (06) at the Niyangoda School playground, during an event organized under the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' program to provide land and financial assistance for the reconstruction of homes and resettlement of families severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Speaking further, President Dissanayake said:

"The Cyclone Ditwah caused significant damage to both our people and the economy. In such a large-scale disaster, ordinary laws are not sufficient to facilitate the rebuilding process, special legislat...