Video: 52% of the budget allocated for three ministers - UNP

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UNP Badulla District Parliamentarian Harin Fernando said today 52% of the budget was allocated to three Ministers of the same family while the balance 48% was allocated to the rest.

“52% of the budget has been allocated to three ministers while the other 105 ministers have been allocated only 48% in the 2014 budget allocation. This clearly shows that everything is done according to the consent of a certain group in the government. People should think wisely at least now,” Mr. Fernando said.

Mr. Fernando alleged that the government had defrauded Rs. 700 million when providing school uniforms this year and said the UNP was expecting a response from the government in this regard.

“The government has defrauded Rs.700 million in the distribution of school uniforms this year. The government had spent Rs.2 billion for school uniforms when they could have been supplied for Rs.1400 million. The Education Minister and the Education Services Minister must be held responsible for this blatant fraud. I am going to bring this to the notice of the Bribery and Corruption Commission and demand a full inquiry into this scam.(Ajith Siriwardana)

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Comments - 8

ind Friday, 06 December 2013 09:04 AM

It may be true. So, what ???

Rasa Friday, 06 December 2013 10:38 AM

Our people are very quick in analising everything and making comments for 'food for thought'.

Calistus Jayatilleke Friday, 06 December 2013 11:18 AM

Reminds one of an old saying of a bygone politician: When you have the spoon, serve the biggest portion to yourself.

Ranjith Saturday, 07 December 2013 06:25 AM

If UNP comes to power they will distribute everything equally among themselves and do nothing for the country.

Ranjith Saturday, 07 December 2013 06:27 AM

Harin aparadene oyage thaththata dunnanam poliyata wath denna thibuna ne

Gowrie Saturday, 07 December 2013 07:39 AM

And the balance 48% is managed by 105 ministers. This is the miracle of Asia!!!!!

Buddhika Lokubandara Saturday, 07 December 2013 08:50 AM

Boy! and what a spoon

Shanthi Saturday, 07 December 2013 11:20 AM

Well most share goes to army, navy and air force to pay the salaries. Why not highlight the facts??

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