Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Leadership That Built a Nation

One of my father's greatest qualities was his ability to think ahead-beyond elections, beyond short-term politics, and beyond the challenges of the moment.

The Mahaweli Development Project is the best example of this. It was meant to take 30 years, but under his leadership, it was completed in just seven. It was not just about dams and irrigation-it was about agriculture, energy, employment and economic transformation.

His vision was simple: If Sri Lanka was to move forward, it needed bold action, not just promises.

How often do we hear about unfinished projects, delays, and bureaucratic roadblocks today? How often do we see leaders who hesitate rather than act?

My father beli...