Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has warned that Sri Lanka could face further instability unless the current mode of governance is changed, underscoring the vital role of a professional and honest public service in maintaining the foundations of the State.

The former President also praised senior public servant Saman Ekanayake, describing him as scrupulously honest and highly professional, and emphasized that a government cannot function effectively without an efficient, professional, and honest public service.

Former President Kumaratunga said political leaders do not necessarily need long years of experience or technical expertise, but must possess unshakeable integrity.

"In a functioning demo...