Home Sri Lanka We didn’t do stupid things like reducing taxes or prices of consumer goods, says Deputy Defence Minister
Sri Lanka

We didn’t do stupid things like reducing taxes or prices of consumer goods, says Deputy Defence Minister

Share
Share

Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara stated that his government did not make reckless decisions, such as reducing the prices of goods or cutting taxes, upon coming to power.

He emphasized that unlike previous governments, which pushed the country into an economic crisis by implementing such measures, the current administration took steps to strengthen the economy through a well-planned approach.

He made these remarks while addressing the media in Embilipitiya.

Share

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles
Sri Lanka

More than half of all Sri Lankans trapped in debt

A newly released report by the Department of Census and Statistics has...

Sri Lanka

Station Masters threaten indefinite strike over unresolved demands

The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has issued a final...

Sri Lanka

Make-A-Wish Foundation launches in Sri Lanka through partnership with Indira Cancer Trust

In a significant development for critically ill children across Sri Lanka, the...

Sri Lanka

46 shootings reported in first five months of 2025

Sri Lanka has witnessed a significant rise in shooting incidents, with a...