Sajith Premadasa accuses government of concealing true data ahead of 2027 budget
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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa accused the government of concealing real data and creating false figures on the country’s economic situation to achieve its objectives for the 2027 budget.
Speaking at a pre-budget workshop with opposition MPs and experts, Premadasa said a combined 74% mandate existed at the presidential election to secure a new International Monetary Fund agreement.
Premadasa noted that Anura Kumara Dissanayake won 42% of votes and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya won 32%. However, he accused the ruling party of abandoning promises to amend the agreement.
He alleged that debt restructuring through Lazard trapped the country in macro-linked bonds, and that the government raised more taxes than recommended, pushing the primary surplus from 2.3 to 5.4.
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How the story developed
- සිPresident Dissanayake proposed a digital transformation authority, an AI center, and student broadband internet vouchers.
- සිPresident Dissanayake allocated 200 million rupees for a Katunayake Airport flyover to support re-exportation centers.
- தHarsha de Silva criticized the budget for lacking structural change and maintaining previous expenditure levels.
- සිThis storyOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa accused the government of concealing economic data and manipulating budget figures.
