Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has strongly criticized President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent comments suggesting that allocation of funds to local government institutions may depend on which party controls them.
The President earlier today said that “Before allocating funds, we have to inquire who is sending the proposal. If the Mannar Urban Council is with the NPP, then we will allocate funds with our eyes closed. However, if it is with another party, we will have to study the proposal at least 10 times. Why is this? Because we are not sure of those people.”
Premadasa condemned the remark, calling it another attempt to mislead the public and claimed such “cheap political gimmicks” have no future.
“This kind of ‘tom pachcha’ politics is short-lived. The President is trying to fool the people by saying that no funds will be allocated to councils without NPP control, do not be discouraged by such petty political intimidation ” he said. (Newswire)