"By now, money has begun to talk. Even the politicians are only concerned about the next election. But we should be concerned about the next generation. A national plan should be implemented to combat the drug menace. Without such a plan, it is hard to combat this issue with just following personal agendas," he has said.

Politicians and other authorities responsible are just putting the blame on each other, he added.

(Source: Suneth Gallage - Galle correspondent)