The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 11 November 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Morning)

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Sajith Premadasa argues that the Government’s promise of “a prosperous country – a beautiful life” is contradicted by worsening economic hardship, rising costs, and unmet public expectations. He questions the Government’s policy direction and calls for practical measures to address people’s livelihoods and essential needs, framing the issue as a failure to deliver on stated commitments.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, while promising to create “a prosperous country – a beautiful life,”…

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 11 November 2025 ·No. 22786 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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