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Whilst the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) alleged that the economic crisis which Sri Lanka is facing today is an international conspiracy, the Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardene said it is the duty of the opposition to support the government to resolve the crisis.
SJB MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha alleged that he suspects that it is this conspiracy which makes the Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to avoid Parliament. “We suspect whether the Finance Minister is trying to betray the nation to another country,” he said.
MP Chaminda Wijesiri also made a similar allegation said the Finance Minister was avoiding making a statement on the issue as he wants the conspiracy to be a success. “One feels that the Finance Minister is trying to avoid finding a solution to the economic crisis,” he said.
Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JBB) MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Minister Rajapaksa is bound to come to Parliament and make a statement on the devolution of the rupee and the colossal increase in the fuel price. “Sri Lankan economy is facing a precarious situation as the rupee has devalued from Rs. 200 to Rs. 260 while the prices of fuel have also increased. The Speaker should order the Finance Minister to come and make a statement in the House,” he said.
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene who responded said he has no power to order a minister to make a statement in the House. Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella said the Speaker has the right to take action and get Basil Rajapaksa to make a statement as per the standing orders if he thinks it is necessary. Mr. Gunawardene said the price of some essential items have gone up due to global developments.
“We cannot do much about global developments. Besides, the State Minister of Finance and the Energy Minister had made statements in the House on behalf of the Finance Minister. The duty of the opposition is to support the government to face the economic challenges rather than playing politics,” he said. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)
Praja Pathirana Friday, 11 March 2022 02:46 PM
Yes, by the American kaputa and his bro
Disilusioned Voter Friday, 11 March 2022 02:52 PM
All of you in parliament should behave like mature disciplined statesman. If not not only BR, the rest of you also should stay back and do the work that needs to be done. Arguing and fighting for the gallery is not what policy makers should be doing.
BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 11 March 2022 02:52 PM
International Conspiracy, my foot. You bastards robbed and robbed this country using racism to deviate a stupid Sinhalese Majority. Now again, you bastards are deviating the population to survive and rob. Don't we have hero's who will lynch you fellows on a lamp post when seen on the road?
Be Fair Friday, 11 March 2022 03:13 PM
Can you find where you are, in London? Yup, thru played the racism ticler well
Leenus Sathiyaraj Joshua Friday, 11 March 2022 03:16 PM
I can't believe we have an idiotic opposition to put the blame on international community for our economic situation. It's simply bad management.
Chris Friday, 11 March 2022 03:20 PM
Lynch them. The whole country should adopt a series of civil disobedience. All their suvs should be pelted with rotten eggs. It is our money they are living on. How do you explain the state of bankruptcy? If this was India, Pakistan or Bangladesh they would be chased out of the country. People are to blame. We need to defend our country from these ruthless rogues.
tsunami hora Friday, 11 March 2022 03:19 PM
international conspiracy..yes, US highway ticket counter ticketing man´s conspiracy
Ram Friday, 11 March 2022 03:20 PM
If an international conspiracy our international FM Basil is responsible for it
Man Friday, 11 March 2022 03:33 PM
Opposition warnings discarded by the government as Rajapaksha family make decisions.
sss Friday, 11 March 2022 03:40 PM
one country is China , for giving money to build Mahinda's white elephants which carry his name
Jothisena Friday, 11 March 2022 05:21 PM
Who says International Conspiracy ? Has SJB already started Deals to safeguard the looters ?
tilak Friday, 11 March 2022 05:21 PM
when ever the politicians fail they hide behind imaginary international conspiracy
sunil Friday, 11 March 2022 05:22 PM
you think SL is big enough for international conspirators
Kaak Kaak Sunday, 13 March 2022 08:19 AM
Yeah, by Three Ugly Americans with a few other bad ones helping!!!
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