President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says upcoming budget will increase several essential allowances
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that steps will be taken to increase several essential allowances in the upcoming budget. He made the statement on 7 November at a national trade union conference at Colombo's P. D. Sirisena Stadium.
Addressing draft bills to protect the state from terrorism and prevent organized crime, Dissanayake stated that they will not pass in Parliament without broad consensus reached through discussions with political parties and social organizations.
Dissanayake added that the country will never be built by abandoning its historical foundations.
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How the story developed
- සිPresident Dissanayake declared the government would hold elections if requested and avoid using repressive laws.
- සිThis storyPresident Dissanayake promised increased essential allowances and sought consensus for new security-related draft bills.
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