Namal Rajapaksa accuses government of broken promises ahead of third budget
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Speaking in Parliament on 4 November 2026, SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa accused the government of failing to honour its commitments ahead of the President’s third budget.
Rajapaksa stated that queues for fuel, gas, and tins had returned despite pledges to digitalise services, arguing that the government introduced digital initiatives without establishing the necessary infrastructure.
While acknowledging fuel relief under the Aswesuma programme, he questioned why fuel was not sold at ship-unloading prices as promised, claiming fuel taxes had risen by about Rs. 30.
Rajapaksa also alleged that taxes had been raised on vehicle imports, bank interest, and IT consultancy, while value-added tax remained on essential food, medicines, and school supplies.
