MPs begin paying Rs. 2,000 for daily meals in Parliament

By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana

Members of Parliament began paying the increased amount of Rs. 2,000 for their daily meals from today, February 5, 2025.

Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake confirmed that he paid Rs. 2,000 for his daily meals. He posted his bills on Facebook as well.

Last month the House Keeping Committe of Parliament decided to increase the price of the daily meals to Rs. 2,000 with effect from February 1, 2025.