Harsha de Silva says no significant change expected from 2027 Budget
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Samagi Jana Balawegaya Parliamentarian Harsha de Silva said nothing significant can be expected from the 2027 Budget, stating that the government has demonstrated no structural "system change" in its third year.
Speaking on a television programme, de Silva noted that while revenue figures had not been presented, expenditure plans matched the previous year, with education and health each allocated 1.8 percent.
He added that the borrowing limit remained unchanged at Rs. 3,800 billion and economic growth was again projected at 4.5 percent, while the public's economic burden had increased.
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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.
- தThis storyHarsha de Silva criticized the budget for lacking structural change and maintaining previous expenditure levels.
- සිOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa accused the government of concealing economic data and manipulating budget figures.
