There is a general impression among the ordinary people in the country that it is a great fortune to be elected an MP given the numerous perks and privileges they are entitled to. So a Sinhala saying that has gained wide currency in recent times says: ‘Manthrivarayeku weema hathmuthu paramparawa godayana chance ekak’ (Becoming an MP is a chance that ensures a safe fording for seven generations to come)
This lady holding a very high office in a provincial body exercising decentralized power is often invited to numerous ceremonies, official functions as well as social events held in high-end hotels. And she has made it a practice to attend such events with a large retinue, they say.
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