President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has actually mentioned that previous President Mahinda Rajapaksa ought to return his present home to the federal government, ensuring that a suitable house will be provided for him if necessary.Speaking at a public conference in Galgamuwa, President Dissanayake highlighted that he will not permit Rajapaksa to retain the existing residence under any circumstances.Commenting on the recent lifting of lorry import limitations, the President stated: Vehicles have not been imported into this nation for many years.
Permission has actually been approved to import automobiles for individual usage from today.
This is a difficult and careful task.
If everyone hurries to import lorries in February, the demand for dollars will surge.
We are launching cars cautiously.He even more discussed that automobile prices have actually risen due to the increase in the dollar value and recently enforced taxes.If need increases all at once, a crisis will be developed.
At first, costs will increase, however we anticipate a reduction gradually.
These are the substantial changes we are making in the economy.President Dissanayake highlighted the governments efforts to suppress inefficient spending, consisting of cutting his own spending plan by 50%.
People asked us to stop politicians theft and waste.
We did it.
Just how much waste did we stop? My budget has been slashed by 50%.
I will save that quantity this year.
We will not squander public funds.Referring to Rajapaksas official home, the President slammed its huge size and the costs sustained on renovations.We informed previous presidents to make sacrifices.
We stated your house you reside in is too big30,500 square feetlike a large field.
Isnt it empty for just 2 people? Rs.
470 million was spent on renovations in the past.
We said its too big, too expensive.
Now they claim we are attempting to throw them out and take revenge.
This is not revengedont waste public money.Reiterating his position, President Dissanayake prompted Rajapaksa to return the residence.So we state, please give back your home.
If you dont belong to live, we will offer you with one.
During his whole presidency, the salary was deposited into the checking account for 10 years and was not withdrawn.
The individual secretary who existed handled costs with that income.
Even his son did not take the salary that was credited to the checking account.
The income is forgotten.
Imagine the wealth they have.
And now they say they do not have a house to live in? I will give you one if you do not have a place.
But I wont let you keep the present residence, he included.