President Rajapaksa has said that the targets of the 2014 budget are explicitly clear. The aims are direct at welfare of the people. The President thanked the Opposition for its contribution. As Finance Minister, the President was making the reply speech during the budget debate.
The President said that during the Committee Stage Discussions of the Budget it was clearly observed that the work of every Ministry, Provincial Council and Local Council had performed well with total dedication within the framework of the Mahinda Chinthana 10-year action plan. He specially thanked the Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Chief Ministers and Provincial Ministers, heads of Local Bodies, Ministry Secretaries and all Government officials for their contributions. He said the Opposition can make a major contribution to the budget debate.
The President called on the Opposition to point out shortcomings in the Government and make alternative proposals. The Colombo Municipal Council is making a good contribution to the Government’s programme. He said he is proud about it. As such the Opposition voted in favour of the Council’s budget. He called on the opposition to join in building a country which they could be proud of. The President invited everyone to build the country. The President added that is the responsibility of everyone to join hands in developing the country for the posterity.
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