Only one day’s debate on DDR – Sagala

Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

By Yohan Perera   

The debate on the proposed domestic debt restructuring programme is to be confined to one day as most of the issues pertaining to it has been resolved, Senior Presidential advisor Sagala Ratnayake said.   

Speaking during the UNP Bala Mandala meeting in Ratmalana, Ratnayake said the President had met MPs and others and had explained to them what the government intends doing with regard to domestic debt restructuring. 

“There is no need for a long debate on the domestic debt restructuring programme as many issues have been resolved. Therefore the debate would be confined to one day.” he said indicating that Parliament would not meet on Sunday.   

He also assured that no harm would befall the EPF, ETF or on the banks.   

“ Domestic debt restructuring is important as the Paris club and others wants Sri Lanka to do it,” he added. 

 
UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said many in the opposition including Public Finance Committee Chairman Harsha de Silva had fully understood the domestic debt restructuring process programme. “Only the JVP and a few SJB MPs such as S.M. Marikar are threatening to bring people out onto the streets against the domestic debt restructuring programme,” he said.   

Caption   

Senior Presidential Advisor and UNP National Organizer Sagala Ratnayake presents appointment letters to members of party’s Ratmalana Bala Mandala. The Ratmalana Bala Mandala meeting was held with the participation of Mr. Ratnayake , Party General Secretary and other party seniors. Pic by Pradeep Paathirana