Govt. can do nothing about fluctuations in prices of certain goods: Dilan

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SLPP MP Dilan Perera said today not only this government but any government could do nothing about fluctuations in prices of certain goods.

He told a news conference that fluctuations in prices of most goods were decided according to the fluctuations of prices in the World market.

He said prices of most goods such as fuel and medicine were decided by the prices in the World market.

MP Perera said it was true that there were issues for farmers, teachers and health officials and added that Covid was the main issue that we have faced today before all.

"We should understand the actual situation the world has faced today," he said.

He said the issue in Sri Lanka is the attitude problem and pointed out that however, during a pandemic situation, Gotabaya Rajapaksa Government was comparatively attempting to work while making an attitude change.

"What we need today is an attitude change. Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa is making that change in this year's budget. He is allocating funds by obtaining proposals from committees at village level. Gotabaya Rajapaksa is making a great effort to make an attitude change without big noise," he said.(Ajith Siriwardana)

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gamage Tuesday, 12 October 2021 05:49 PM

if prices are decided by world markets why did you guys especially WW stage protest while you were in the opposition

Kusum Wednesday, 13 October 2021 06:25 AM

Good question!

Kikazaru Tuesday, 12 October 2021 10:49 PM

I do not want to tell what you have no control on fluctuations !

Buddhist Wednesday, 13 October 2021 12:50 AM

Can kick out all Pinata Seat MPs from the Parliament and give that money to the poor.

Ram Wednesday, 13 October 2021 01:51 AM

If fluctuations cannot be helped why did PM Rajapaka cried loud during the Yahapalanaya Parippu kavada, gas labhada etc.

Ahmed Wednesday, 13 October 2021 03:04 AM

What have you done to increase the buying power of Sri Lankan people. Stop taking loans all around the world like beggers. Do something good for Sri Lanka instead of making statements like this.

Premalal Perera Wednesday, 13 October 2021 06:04 AM

Print more money.

Robert Wednesday, 13 October 2021 07:02 AM

Then what the hell you 226 in the Parliament? For what?

Waco Wednesday, 13 October 2021 08:45 AM

Understand , Sri Lanka is an Agricultural country. Revitalise the Plantation economy, which is steady and more stable.

Terrence Wednesday, 13 October 2021 09:53 AM

You are mediocre in financial management and clowning in fits and starts of the economy

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