Basil to return to SL on Saturday, will aim for 2/3rd for the budget

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Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa who resigned from his parliamentary seat during the recent political crisis will return to Sri Lanka on Saturday after leaving for the United States in September and will now initiate discussions to gain a 2/3rd majority for the budget, the Daily Mirror learns.

Political sources said that Rajapaksa left the USA last night and will arrive in Sri Lanka on Saturday and will also begin to restructure the SLPP as he did prior to the Presidential Election in November.

However, his immediate task will include initiating discussions with parliamentarians seeking their vote for the budget which will be taken up in Parliament in December for the final vote.

The aim of the government is to secure a 2/3rd majority for the budget so that the government can continue to function without any hiccups till a decision is taken to go in for fresh elections after next year.

Basil will also restructure the SLPP and begin ground-level campaigning in order to regain the party's popularity at the grass root level. Several changes are expected in the party upon Basil's return. (JAMILA HUSAIN)

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Comments - 33

Athk69 Friday, 18 November 2022 06:55 AM

Kaputu kaak kaak kaak - survives because of Rw who doesn't represent the people. Only God can change the course of this country and save its future generations...

Robin Banks Friday, 18 November 2022 07:01 AM

How can this two-bit crook dictate terms in SL politics? I wonder how much of the stolen SL funds he has transferred to his country of allegiance the USA? Kick this scum all the way to Wellikada when he lands.

Gama Rala Friday, 18 November 2022 07:05 AM

Oh wow! when did a US citizen have so much power on SL politics? All these crooks including the fake president should be thrown into the Beira lake this time with stones attached.

Concerned citizen Friday, 18 November 2022 07:13 AM

After that what happens? He returns to his mother land the USA with more stolen SL funds? We should first kick the Rajapaksa housemaid Ranil out.

R Ramachandra Friday, 18 November 2022 02:18 PM

M mutta- well commented. Rajapaksas

Wasantha Mudalige Friday, 18 November 2022 07:20 AM

Deport this scum bag to his mother land the USA. But first check his bags for stolen property.

Champika Friday, 18 November 2022 08:05 AM

This thief will be beaten at the airport. Banana republic that save these morons erase itself from the world map.

Tissa Fernando Friday, 18 November 2022 08:40 AM

Basil again. A man with 7 brains. But only one side of these brains actually work , that is the corruption side.

poonaperuma Friday, 18 November 2022 08:52 AM

is it not against the countries laws for a foreigner to meddle with our budegt and elections

Sadism Friday, 18 November 2022 08:55 AM

Unfortunately we Sri Lankans are suffering from memory loss which rogue politicians make use for their advantage….

Neel Friday, 18 November 2022 12:51 PM

You are correct, as usual this time also Regim buy the ministers for the voting. We know how there behavior infront of the money .We have experience. Just the year also same.

Lam Friday, 18 November 2022 09:07 AM

Welcome back Kaputa...these people do not have any shame in politics...It him and his brothers who were misleading the government last time ..does he want to mislead once again... Has he been to USA or lawless country somewhere.. People who have been living in western countries should know the every fundamentals of democracy... That is to say if you are rejected by people you should resign politics but these people have no shame and these people should be behind the bar for creating this economic crisis and yrt they know well they can fool the Sinhalese easily

Sudda Friday, 18 November 2022 09:16 AM

This was the man who was supposed to save Sri Lanka’s economy and we all know what happened. Hasn’t he a dual citizenship? Sri Lanka goes backwards. People have already forgotten the bad deeds of the Rajapaksas. No help will come from abroad as long as Rajapaksas are involved in politics.

Mizaru Friday, 18 November 2022 09:49 AM

Not 2/3 but 7/8 is possible with the parliament where the major have only O/L. This seven man too has only passed his O/L ending up pumping gas in the US. It is time we Sri Lankan think before we vote at the next elections.

William Friday, 18 November 2022 10:00 AM

The people would be able to see how many bulls, cows, donkeys and asses still exists in parliament to fall prey to the advances of a flying species.

Premalal Perera Friday, 18 November 2022 10:00 AM

Kaputa will not rest until he eats up the carcass of this nation.

joshua Friday, 18 November 2022 10:09 AM

Oh the man with no brains. Dealer wheeler

Andare Friday, 18 November 2022 11:00 AM

Basil seems to really possess MOLAY HATHAK? Even if a General Elections is held he might bring a two third majority for the POHOTTUWA ?

CitizenP Friday, 18 November 2022 11:08 AM

This country is heading for a disaster....

Jan Friday, 18 November 2022 11:25 AM

Mr. Basil, You are 71 yrs old, why can you retire in peace? If elderly people think that they can efficiently work even above 70 then why not change retirement age to 80 yrs......There is a reason why retirement age is set at 58 or 60 yrs. Please think.

Man Friday, 18 November 2022 11:36 AM

Obviously the Royal family is worried of the simple majority, also, .for their salvage.

a no-nonsence Basil-fan Friday, 18 November 2022 11:58 AM

His commentator opponents here are know nothing but bash BR over unsubstantiated allegations. What I admire most is with the news that of his arrival, the way his critics get mad.

Patriot Friday, 18 November 2022 12:11 PM

Again MPs will be purchased with black money. Corruption, corruption and corruption and nothing else. Make the country bankrupt to the last cent.

Damian Friday, 18 November 2022 12:21 PM

Wheeler dealer President will protect his kind. He will be welcomed back on a red carpet

Sunil Friday, 18 November 2022 12:42 PM

In spite of the best efforts of the kaputa, government will lose the vote on the budget.

Sunil Gamage Friday, 18 November 2022 01:07 PM

This nasty person who is more or less responsible for the present crisis in Sri Lanka is coming back to Sri Lanka. What for. What is left in the country will also be sucked. Held the key post as Minister of finance in the present regime who took stupidest decisions without knowing the basics of economy while lying the people paved the way for present crisis in an accelerated manner. What can we expect from politicians of this low caliber.

Action for freedom Friday, 18 November 2022 01:19 PM

SJB and JVP are utterly useless. The government has broken their resolve to overturn it, as such the SLPP shows itself as the strongest capable party. The public go along with it like cattle been directed with stick.

Seqi Friday, 18 November 2022 01:55 PM

Another rotten American plant. He's well funded.

Deby John Friday, 18 November 2022 02:24 PM

The ruthless and selfish way the Rajapakses behave without any concern for the people of SL shows clearly that they are a different breed. They are not real Buddhists and not real Sinhalese. They are Telungu people who mixed with Sinhalese with hidden identity.

Nihal Friday, 18 November 2022 07:44 PM

This time he will put the final nail to the SLPP coffin

Aquarius Saturday, 19 November 2022 12:16 AM

As long as these scum bags meddle in our politics, we do not have much hope for our dear country. He does not have any conscience of what he has done to the country. These are devils in disguise walking amongst us. Just the thought he is welcome back by the pohottuwas as well as those who were in league with him to sink Sri Lanka, is sickening. Need to get rid of this cancer one and for all.

P. Amilani Saturday, 19 November 2022 08:02 AM

Kaa'k bo culture exposed to light and the undertaker set off for cremation.

Hubert Congreve Saturday, 19 November 2022 10:18 AM

Maybe he would have gone to US to collect the looted money to buy opposition members to get 2/3 majority.

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