Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday condemned what he called an insult to the judiciary, the Constitution, and the supreme law of the country after politically affiliated YouTubers announced judicial decisions in advance. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, he stressed that such behaviour belongs in countries under dictatorship and authoritarianism and that it undermines the entire justice delivery process.

Premadasa also expressed grave concerns about Sri Lanka's economic trajectory. He stated that nearly 50% of the population is living in poverty and that the country is not achieving the necessary 5% annual economic growth required to repay its debts by 2028. He warned that from 2028 onwards, the country will f...