[Sri Lanka] - Vehicle imports unaffordable for most Sri Lankans - Harsha

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Dr
Harsha de Silva mentions that offered the present circumstance, importing vehicles presents a substantial danger to Sri Lankas economy.The
MP made this declaration throughout the 2nd reading argument on the 2025 Appropriation Bill in the Parliament today (18 )
The MP even more commented: I had another huge imagine purchasing a Japanese bike
Someone stated a Vitz might be purchased for Rs
1.4 million
I looked up and saw that the Toyota Raize is Rs
12 million, the Yaris is Rs
18.5 million, and the Prius is Rs
28.9 million
A big issue has been created here.Yesterday, the President stated that most of the tax income is because of the import of motor vehicles
I looked into this
Taxes must increase by about 1.6% of the gdp (GDP)
About half of that comes from lorry imports
So, lorry imports are exceptionally risky since who will import automobiles at such escalating prices
I dont think there are individuals in Sri Lanka rich enough to manage importing such automobiles, he included.