Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for a "major transformational era" within the education sector, declaring his administration's readiness to overhaul the system to meet modern challenges.

Delivering his address to the nation at the 78th National Independence Day celebrations at Independence Square this morning (04), the President emphasized that building a "new citizen" requires a decisive break from old prejudices.

He affirmed the government's commitment to playing a transformative role in society and expressed confidence that these progressive changes would earn the full support of the public.

Reflecting on the nation's journey, the President noted that Sri Lanka emerged from 133 years of "oppressive ...