Government refutes spending Rs. 7 million for ’Clean Sri Lanka’ inauguration

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Parliament, January 10 (Daily Mirror)- The government today refuted claims that Rs. 7 million was spent for the inauguration of the 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme held at the Presidential Secretariat recently.

Chief Government Whip, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament that only Rs. 900,000 has been approved as payments for the event.

He said that payment has also not been made yet.

The Minister said this while clarifying the statement by Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dissanayake that Rs. 7 million was spent for the inauguration.

Dr. Jayatissa said quotations had been called for as per the tradition and pointed out that they were not accepted due to higher rates.

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NV Jen Friday, 10 January 2025 06:50 PM

Looks like some in the opposition are hell bent on raising such non-issues against the new govt. instead of highlighting real issues such as non action against rice mafia or the hefty tax of Rs65/- on imported rice that kept prices at higher levels.

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R Navaratnam Friday, 10 January 2025 07:16 PM

Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dissanayake shall submit documents to support his claim of LKR7.00m spending. Failing to do so, he shall be prosecuted by the government because such false statements does not help anyone.

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Dr. Dee esquire Friday, 10 January 2025 08:41 PM

Must be the 7 million was a gift from well wishers!

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