Basil as new Finance Minister

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SLPP National Organizer Basil Rajapaksa, who was sworn in as the new Finance Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning, assumed duties at the Finance Ministry amidst religious observances. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

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Basil as new Finance Minister

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