I never discussed budget proposals with President: MR

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PARLIAMENT (Daily Mirror)- Claiming that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) was yet to make a decision regarding the budget for 2024, former president Mahinda Rajapaksa said today that the party would make a decision shortly.

Speaking to the media, he said the SLPP would support the proposals that they can agree upon and would not support those they cannot approve of.

When asked whether the SLPP had discussed the budget proposals with the President, Mr. Rajapaksa said he did not attend any discussions and said he was unaware whether others in the party attended any such discussion.

Responding to another question, he said it was good that the state employees were given an allowance even some months later.

Comments - 23

Sambo Monday, 13 November 2023 08:13 PM

A very nice way to get rid of responsibilities by saying never. You have been denying through carrier when it came to responsibility.

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justice Monday, 13 November 2023 08:17 PM

the poor man does not have any clue about the economy and finances. Talk for the sake of talk. Ranil knows that well. That is why Ranil did not consult any of them. After all, Ranil is an expert in this area than anyone. We may not like him but he is good for the country at this time

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P.U.S. Wedilla Monday, 13 November 2023 08:25 PM

That's why Ranil constantly reminds us that he is ranil wickramasinghe and not ranil rajapakse. however when we look at his budget vs delivery from the previous year, he is more of a Ranil Nikamsinghe

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Naaki Summer Young Monday, 13 November 2023 08:30 PM

Our voters have elected a man who no longer knows whether he is coming or going. On the positive side at least he comes to the parliament inside another once respected fossil from the TNA who is MiA.

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හොරා බැංකු හොරා Monday, 13 November 2023 08:51 PM

This old fool will definitely support Ranil in the presidential election. Namal should leave Ranil and revive pohottuwa.

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SLEx Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:03 AM

Revive Pohottuwa? Hahaha. They will never bounce back with the quality of their politicians. Majority of them are uneducated thugs. They were given an opportunity, albeit at a horrible time due to Covid. But their decisions are what led to all of this. We need open minded politicians who do not blindly support the party when things being done are horribly wrong.

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Hora mina Tuesday, 14 November 2023 02:52 AM

Can you please help our country and transfer a few billion dollars hidden in one of your offshore accounts?

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Ram Tuesday, 14 November 2023 03:05 AM

At the end MR will support all the proposals and see that the budget passes through the vote

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Lal. Fernando. Tuesday, 14 November 2023 03:35 AM

Dear EX PRESIDENT, PLEASE RETIRE FROM POLITICS AND RNJOY WIT YOUR FAMILY AND YOU BELOVED GRAND CHILDREN. I think you have enough money collected to retire happily.

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Viveka Saparamadu Tuesday, 14 November 2023 04:06 AM

This man still alive! Very sad to see! We are waiting for a big party!

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The ruiner of Sri Lanka Tuesday, 14 November 2023 06:03 AM

In SriLanka 138000 people die every year. Why can't this slime ball be one of them.

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Ranil the rajapaksa puppet. Tuesday, 14 November 2023 06:05 AM

Ranil is in for a good spanking for stepping out of line with his master.

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Naojayas Tuesday, 14 November 2023 06:19 AM

Look Mr. MR, this is your last stages of politics, now the only option you have is to, teach your baby Mina to speak a little more aggressive, and put a little pressure with the sanatorium Nishantha, and sagala kariyawasam, but remember you will never survive as a party call SLPP.

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Leo Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:27 AM

People have forgotten that the country is in the state it is, is because of MR.

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Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:47 AM

I think i saw a budget allocation for Medamuna Rehabilitation? Is that not enough or what?

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Nihal S Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:55 AM

Then why not debate

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Voteless Voter Tuesday, 14 November 2023 09:13 AM

Everybody in Pohottuwa ultimately will vote for the Budget. You do not have the courage to vote against it.

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L Jaya Tuesday, 14 November 2023 09:34 AM

Slipping away from the questions. Lejjai

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Kroda Tuesday, 14 November 2023 10:58 AM

There is nothing for this man to discuss about the Budget proposals with his Party. His statement is to show the country that he doesn't blindly support Ranil but ultimately he and his gang will vote for the Budget even if it is unacceptable.

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Citizens Tuesday, 14 November 2023 12:07 PM

After ruining this country what is there to discuss because he is squeezing our throats to protect the thieves and our stupid MP's in the opposition don't understand this.

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Grace Tuesday, 14 November 2023 12:25 PM

You never discussed but you warned.

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Jeewaka Maddumage Tuesday, 14 November 2023 02:48 PM

Add your stolen money invested overseas to develop this sinking nation! Get rid of this unelected man!

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Vignaish sunderalingam Wednesday, 15 November 2023 08:02 AM

Your a man who couldn't allocate and budget money to pay for your sons wedding electricity bill.. We believe you on this one. Lol

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