Serious Error in Grade 6 English Module: Sri Lanka PM Harini Amarasuriya and Minister Vijitha Herath Accept Collective Responsibility

By Lions Roar News Education Desk

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (January 5, 2026) — The Sri Lankan government has officially acknowledged a “serious error” in the Grade 6 English language module recently released under the new education reforms. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath addressed the issue during a special press conference held at the Department of Government Information this morning.

⚠️ A “Serious Mistake” in Education Reforms

During the briefing, the Prime Minister and Minister Herath were transparent about the oversight, labeling the mistake in the English module as a significant failure in the curriculum development process. The module, intended to be a cornerstone of the new educational upgrades for 2026, reportedly contains errors that the government admits could impact student learning if not addressed immediately.

Minister Vijitha Herath noted that while the government is pushing for rapid transformation in the education sector, accuracy and quality cannot be compromised.

🤝 Collective Responsibility and Immediate Correction

In a notable show of political accountability, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government would not distance itself from the blunder.

“We accept collective responsibility for this error,” the Prime Minister confirmed. She emphasized that instead of pointing fingers at individual departments, the administration is focused on fixing the system that allowed such a mistake to reach the printing stage.

Government Action Plan:

• Immediate Review: Education officials have been instructed to conduct a full review of all newly released modules.
• Correction Process: A plan is being developed to distribute corrected versions or supplements to students who have already received the faulty materials.
• Systemic Overhaul: The Prime Minister promised a more rigorous vetting process for educational materials to prevent a recurrence of such issues.