The first budget (interim) presented by Ranil as the finance minister is scheduled to present on the day after tomorrow (30). Subsequently, it will be debated for 4 days and will be voted on the 2nd of September.
Several media have reported that SLPP MPs might not support the interim budget. Further stated that the SLPP MPs who did not get the ministerial posts have decided to go against Ranil.
Facts being so, we made an inquiry about the situation from the top elite who were close to Ranil. His remarks are as follows
- It is true that many SLPP MPs are unhappy with Ranil for not getting ministerial positions, but it is not a conflict between Ranil and SLPP.
2. If the budget is not passed, the end result is the dissolution of Parliament. It is inevitable that the government that emerges after an election will be more unstable.
3. The Interim Budget is a none manly focused, immediate relief to the people and streamlines certain fiscal policies
4. The struggle for ministerial posts is a traditional one. From that angle, it’s a fair fight. But now it is a special time. A time that conventional remedies cannot be applied.
5. SLPP MPs rightly know the political smell. They are not stupid to cut their neck by themselves.
6. Further, the top politician who has given this information said, that the interim budget is definitely going to be passed with a high majority
