SJB follows wait and see policy on domestic debt restructuring programme

• Says we are concerned about the fate of the  depositors and what would become of the EPF

By Yohan Perera   

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has  decided to adopt a wait and see policy and then decide on its stance on  the domestic debt restructuring programme, some MPs said yesterday.   

SJB MP Eran Wickramaratne said the party cannot take a decision  on the matter till the government comes out with its plan with regard  to debt restructuring. 

“What we are concerned about is the fate of the  depositors and what would become of the EPF. We cannot make a decision  as we are kept in the dark,” he told Daily Mirror.   
MP Gayantha Karunatilleka said the party’s parliamentary  group decided to wait and see what the cabinet decides with regard to  the domestic debt restructuring and to make the final decision during  the weekend after looking at the government proposal.   

Meanwhile, Chief Opposition whip Lakshman Kiriella said  there is no necessity for Parliament approval for the domestic debt  destructing process. “There is no necessity for the domestic debt  restructuring process but the government should let the opposition know its  plan since the government is to seek the House approval,” he said.