Rohini Kaviratne, leader of the Matale District Sajaba group, said that the government has received 41,900 crore rupees or 419,000 million rupees in treasury bills and bond loans on 13 days from October 2 to 15, 2024.
The government continues to take unlimited loans. But the country will not get tangible relief. Still due to pensioners is Rs. 3000 each for two months dues are unable to be paid. Mrs. Kaviratne said while attending a public meeting held in Dambulla that it is already clear that the increased salary of government employees cannot be paid.
⚫️October 02 – Rs 142.2 billion or Rs 14,200 crore
⚫️October 09 – Rs 85 billion or Rs 8,500 crore
⚫️October 11 – Rs 95 billion or Rs 9,500 crore
⚫️October 15 – The government has taken new loans amounting to 97 billion rupees or 9,700 crore rupees.
In the last few days, the government has been spending Rs. 3,223 crores each, which means an hourly Rs. 134.29 crores have been taken as loans. What do you do with this loan? What is the investment from these loans? The government should explain.
– Media unit