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SB dismisses opposition allegations

Higher Education Minister S.B.Dissanayake yesterday said remarks made by the UNP led Opposition that the benefits of the Government’s development drive are not channelled to the people due to corruption were ridiculous.

Minister Dissanayake who categorically denied this statement made by the Opposition said after the end of the military operations against terrorists, the people could witness the massive development drive launched by the Government in the Northern and Eastern provinces.

Amidst various hardships, the Government has been able to achieve eight percent economic growth rate due to mega investments made in the development sector. Therefore this is a ridiculous statement made by a certain section of the Opposition to gain political milege, the Minister told the Sunday Observer.

“It is acceptable for someone who lacks understanding to make such a statement. But it is sad to note that some economic experts in the Opposition have also made this comment,” the Minister said. Minister Dissanayake said the post-conflict period is the most difficult period for a country, because the Government has to spend billions of rupees to rebuild all the infrastructure facilities and other State properties destroyed due to terrorism.

In addition, funds have to be allocated to purchase military equipment and look into the welfare of the families of the soldiers who were disabled during military operations.

Even though military operations against terrorism is over, the Government has to reserve huge amounts of money to pay salaries of war heroes in the three Armed Forces. The Government has to address a series of problems during this post conflict scenario.

During the period of military operations against terrorists, one projectile from a MBRL cost nearly Rs.35,000.

The Government had to spend nearly Rs.60 million to destroy those two LTTE aircraft which attempted to attack key economic hubs in Colombo.

The Government is repaying loans obtained to conduct military operations against terrorists. After the eradication of terrorism, the Government had to spend a huge amount of money to resettle people who were displaced.

The Government has to spend money on demining activities as well.

There are loans and interest which have to be repaid by the Government. According to Minister Rs.985 billion allocated by the previous budget,nearly Rs.400 billion has been reserved for development activities. If this money allocated for development is utilised to pay salaries or subsidies,in which direction this country would proceed? he asked.

 

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