Ranjan to host ‘cash dansela’ for the needy

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Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake said he will distribute personal funds of Rs. 4 million he received as allowances from the government to the needy citizens of Sri Lanka. The MP made these comments taking to his personal YouTube channel.

“Four years ago all parliamentarians received an allowance of Rs. 100,000. There was also an attendance allowance which was raised to Rs. 2,500 from Rs. 500. As an elected member of parliament and an artist of the public I didn’t have a luxurious life. Even this vehicle is a rented one, for Rs. 90,000. You can check this yourselves,” he said pointing towards the vehicle in the background.

“There were members of parliament, owners of ships and choppers, I thought that they would too reject this allowance, following the example I set. It was because Sri Lanka was in debt amounting to 9.5 trillion at the time. I did this because I live alone, my expenses are less, as I lead a simple life. I also understand that not everyone is able to do this, as some MPs have huge families,” he added.

“So in the recent past my allowances went to the treasury. It served no-one. Friends told me I should use it for some good. So I requested this from the Parliament General Secretary, the Attorney General approved my request and I received hundreds of thousands of rupees,” the MP said standing opposite a table covered with Rs. 5000 notes.

“There is Rs. 4 million on this table. I have no family or property to maintain with this money. Therefore I thought to give this money on a permit basis in the past, which wasn’t successful as people misused it. I decided to give this money away, and name it as a ‘cash dansela’ as I have no expectation to loan this money. I have done this in the past, and I will continue to do so, even with the funds I receive from my YouTube channel which amounts to Rs. 300,000 to 400,000 every month,” Ramanayake said.

“I mean no disrespect towards anyone. I am able to do this as I have no wife or family. Call my secretary Kushan Thilakarathna on 0773624927. We will do an audit before we hand out the funds, so that we can serve the needy. Migrant workers and artists will be given priority and it will be done in a confidential manner,” he assured.(Kalani Kumarasinghe)

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Comments - 8

BigEars Saturday, 02 January 2021 11:26 AM

This is how the so called Yahapalanaya wasted public funds. Get all the former UNP MPs to do the same.

Siribiris Saturday, 02 January 2021 11:47 AM

In history, you are the only parliamentarin who is donating. First time I believe. Long life Ranjan. May triple gem and god bless you.

Tamil Saturday, 02 January 2021 11:47 AM

And “ I will secretly tape your conversation ,when you telephone that number as I suffer from OCD”

Bluffer Saturday, 02 January 2021 12:10 PM

If someone from another party does this, what would he be saying? This bugger is full of bluff.

Michael Ranasinghe Saturday, 02 January 2021 12:15 PM

Call him anything you want but this is the only guy who genuinely is in public service .

Neville Gunasekara Saturday, 02 January 2021 12:22 PM

In spite of any audit, most of the money will get into the hands of undesired characters, like Govt.'s 5000 most of which were snatched away by undeserving people. Hon. MP can spend this money to help poor villagers, in faraway remote areas by selecting a poor village where there are no houses, roads, bridges, schools, etc.

Neville Saturday, 02 January 2021 12:32 PM

Are these donations really getting into deserving hands ? We saw how some artists were receiving parcels of essential items donated by a certain communication company, standing halfway in the staircase so that interior of his luxury house can be seen and could hear a dog of a good breed barking in the backyard.

asoka seneviratne Saturday, 02 January 2021 08:04 PM

All those who is complaining about this great act by a selfless man ! What have you donated ?

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