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EC Investigates Campaign SMS, Asks Telecom Providers for Explanations Election Commission Investigates Campaign SMS, Asks Telecom Providers for Explanations

Election Commission Investigates Campaign SMS, Asks Telecom Providers for Explanations

EC Investigates Campaign SMS, Asks Telecom Providers for Explanations

By The Morning Telegraph November 12, 2024

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has launched an inquiry into the widespread promotional text...

Sajith Calls for Revised IMF Agreement to Ease Tax Burden on Citizens

By The Morning Telegraph November 11, 2024

Ratnapura, Sri Lanka – Sajith Premadasa, leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has called for a...

“President Alone Cannot Build the Country” – Tilvin Silva "President Alone Cannot Build the Country" - Tilvin Silva

“President Alone Cannot Build the Country” – Tilvin Silva

By The Morning Telegraph November 11, 2024

Welimada, Sri Lanka – Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary, Tilvin Silva, stressed the critical need for...

Badulla Tensions Rise as Police Halt Harin Fernando’s Campaign Activities – (Video)

By The Morning Telegraph November 11, 2024

A tense standoff occurred in Badulla today as police intervened in a political campaign led by former...

Inaugural Session of Tenth Parliament to Begin on November 21

By The Morning Telegraph November 11, 2024

The inaugural session of the Tenth Parliament, consisting of 196 members elected by the public and 29...

President Should Stop Whining and Fulfill Promises

By The Morning Telegraph November 11, 2024

Former MP Johnston Fernando has criticized the President for failing to fulfill his campaign promises made during...

President in Talks with Northern Parties for Coalition Government?

By The Morning Telegraph November 11, 2024

SJB Kandy group leader Tissa Attanayake has revealed that President Anura Dissanayake is currently negotiating with Tamil...

Sumanthiran Accuses President’s Rally in Jaffna of Using Buses to Bring Attendees Sumanthiran Accuses President's Rally in Jaffna of Using Buses to Bring Attendees

Sumanthiran Accuses President’s Rally in Jaffna of Using Buses to Bring Attendees

By The Morning Telegraph November 11, 2024

M.A. Sumanthiran, former TNA Member of Parliament, claimed that President Anura Dissanayake’s rally in Jaffna involved the...

In his critique of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's fiscal approach, former MP Nimal Lanza outlined a series of financial moves he believes signal a concerning trajectory for Sri Lanka’s economic future. Lanza highlighted what he described as an alarming acceleration in government debt, particularly through recent issuances of bonds and treasury bills. He noted that these steps, amounting to approximately 1,400 billion rupees in loans, stand in stark contrast to the anti-debt stance that Dissanayake's administration had championed prior to taking office. Lanza's comments come amid discussions about the government's reluctance to follow through with IMF recommendations, which include proposed tax reforms. He emphasized that fulfilling these IMF mandates is necessary to secure further installments of financial relief initially arranged under former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Wickremesinghe had previously coordinated a relief package valued at $17 billion by engaging with both international lenders and 17 other creditor countries, a strategy Lanza argued demonstrated a disciplined approach to debt management. According to Lanza, the Dissanayake administration appears to be postponing certain IMF-recommended reforms, potentially due to concerns over their electoral impact. He warned that delaying these reforms could not only strain relations with the IMF but might also jeopardize the confidence of international financial partners who closely watch the government's fiscal policies. Lanza argued that by postponing necessary changes, the administration may be seeking short-term gains that risk undermining the country’s longer-term economic stability. Lanza also underscored the lack of tangible progress on promises to attract foreign remittances as an alternative to borrowing. He referenced earlier statements from government officials, who had claimed that incoming funds from the diaspora could offset the need for loans. However, Lanza pointed out that these inflows have not materialized, leaving the government to depend on traditional debt mechanisms. The former MP further criticized what he perceived as a lack of clarity and honesty in the government’s economic messaging, calling on President Dissanayake to provide straightforward explanations for deviations from earlier promises. He suggested that continual discrepancies between promises and actions would erode public trust and urged the government to adopt a more transparent approach to governance. Lanza concluded with a cautionary note, stating that the public’s patience may wane if perceived inconsistencies in leadership and policy continue unaddressed.

Massive Debt Accumulation Under Dissanayake Sparks Criticism

By The Morning Telegraph November 11, 2024

In his critique of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s fiscal approach, former MP Nimal Lanza outlined a series...

Jagath Manuvarana, a Kandy district candidate from the National People’s Force, recently discussed his need for essential facilities, including a vehicle, should he be elected to Parliament. During his participation in the “Satana” program on Sirasa TV, he shared his current campaign efforts and his vision for public service if he becomes an MP. Currently using a vehicle for campaign activities, Manuvarana explained that, as a former actor accustomed to public transport for work, he would require additional support to meet the demands of parliamentary responsibilities. He mentioned that while he has been able to build a house and acquire a personal vehicle, he has not yet achieved complete financial stability. For him, politics is an opportunity to serve the public, and he expressed satisfaction with both his political and artistic careers, emphasizing that true happiness varies for each individual. Through his remarks, Manuvarana highlighted the balance between practical needs for effective governance and personal fulfillment in his journey as a candidate.

“I Might Need a Vehicle and Facilities After I Become a MP” – Jagath Manuwarna

By The Morning Telegraph November 10, 2024

Jagath Manuvarana, a Kandy district candidate from the National People’s Force, recently discussed his need for essential...

Election

EC Investigates Campaign SMS, Asks Telecom Providers for Explanations

Sajith Calls for Revised IMF Agreement to Ease Tax Burden on Citizens

“President Alone Cannot Build the Country” – Tilvin Silva

Badulla Tensions Rise as Police Halt Harin Fernando’s Campaign Activities – (Video)

Inaugural Session of Tenth Parliament to Begin on November 21

President Should Stop Whining and Fulfill Promises

President in Talks with Northern Parties for Coalition Government?

Sumanthiran Accuses President’s Rally in Jaffna of Using Buses to Bring Attendees

Massive Debt Accumulation Under Dissanayake Sparks Criticism

“I Might Need a Vehicle and Facilities After I Become a MP” – Jagath Manuwarna

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