Allocating Rs. 8bn for Prez’s use: PMD rejects allegations

28 October 2019 12:14 pm - 4 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

President’s Office yesterday refuted allegations made by JVP Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath that Rs. 8000 million had been allocated for the personal use of the president in the future.

Media reports quoting the MP, who held a press briefing on 25th October, stated that a further Rs. 2400 million had been allocated for the president through a vote on account.

The President’s Office emphasised that no funds had been allocated for the personal use of any former or current presidents and the allocated money will be utilised for the activities of the President’s Office.

A major share of the expenditure head of the president had been spent on presidential task forces which are currently underway and several other development activities.

While rejecting such malicious allegations, the President’s Office said that no funds had been allocated for the personal use of the president.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 4

Zulkifli Nazim Monday, 28 October 2019 01:13 PM

No smoke without fire buddy!

Kumara Dharmarathnr Monday, 28 October 2019 01:59 PM

Whatever, PMD's excuses were, allocation of such a massive amount of money to President at this moment of time is not acceptable, because his tenure ends in a few days, and he should have asked the allocation only for the exact number of days. This is public money and no one is allowed to ask public money as they wish basis.

Anoosh Monday, 28 October 2019 03:02 PM

President Maithirpala Sirisena should show his gratitude to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, as without PM he could not have become a president of Sri Lanka in the year 2015. Now he enjoying such benefits through the title "President".

Jose M Wednesday, 30 October 2019 08:02 AM

This done by all Presidens except Premadasa and mahinda,first had to die due to bomb blast and second were not expected a defeat,but Chandrika did it very greedily, and now Sirisena doing it so much cunningly

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Allocating Rs. 8bn for Prez’s use: PMD rejects allegations

Comments - 4

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

Two racing drivers arrested over Fox Hill tragedy

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

New Visa procedure implemented

Ranil Wickremesinghe caravan moves on despite barking dogs

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

MIRROR CRICKET

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

TODAY'S HEADLINES

No footboard riding allowed, no liability for accidents: Railways Department

Six patients claim Rs.600 million from Keheliya and others for permanent loss of sight

SLPP, UNP initiates action for forming broad alliance

Here is the way!

Pakistan lose key players for last two T20Is against New Zealand

Sri Lanka secures third spot in South Asian Kurash Championship 2024

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Army forms committee to probe Diyatalawa Fox Hill Supercross accident