UNP seeks consensus

27 June 2010 11:51 am

By Indika Sri Aravinda


The United National Party is holding talks with opposition parties to seek a consensus to oppose moves by the government to increase taxes and prices of essential items, UNP Deputy leader Karu Jayasuriya told Daily mirror online.

Jayasuriya said that the UNP has begun discussions with other parties as a result of the increase in tax on essential goods. He said that while the common man is suffering, wealthy people are enjoying tax reliefs which he said was unfair by the poor people.

“Taxes have increased and the poor are suffering as a result of this and the expenditure in certain government organizations have increased but instead of seeking solutions for these issues, the government is trying to amend the constitution to facilitate a third presidency term,” he said.

The deputy leader also added that he is thankful to the leftist group in the government for opposing to amend the constitution to facilitate a third presidency term.

“As the first phase we have initiated discussions with other parties but we are willing to take to the streets with the public to oppose these actions carried out by the government,” he said. (Daily Mirror online)