Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kiriella, said that the Women's Commission has been inactive for about a fortnight now without a chairperson.

She said that all necessary support will be provided to ensure the successful operation of the Women's Commission.

Speaking to the media after visiting and receiving blessings from the Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter, Most Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Maha Thera, MP Kiriella said the previous Government passed the Women's Empowerment Act in 2024 to protect the rights of women. The current Government made many special promises to women upon coming to power.One of them is the establishment of the National Women's Commission.

This independent Commi...