Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has held discussions with Opposition MPs representing the Northern, Eastern and estate sectors to address the economic hardships faced by communities in these regions, particularly the impact of rising fuel prices and the cost of living.
The meeting was held today (05) at the Office of the Opposition Leader in Parliament, with the participation of MPs representing the three regions.
During the discussion, Premadasa obtained information from the MPs on the social, economic and livelihood challenges faced by communities amid the prevailing economic situation in the country.
Special attention was given to the impact of rising fuel and commodity prices, declining purchasing power and the financial difficulties faced by working families in the Northern, Eastern and estate sectors.
The discussion also focused on shortcomings in basic infrastructure facilities and challenges faced by communities in accessing essential healthcare and education services.
Issues relating to access to quality healthcare, difficulties in school education and the nutritional status of children were also discussed extensively.
Opposition MPs Thahir Marikkar, Thureirasa Ravikaran, G. G. Ponnambalam, G. Srineshan, M. S. Uthuma Lebbe, K. Kader Masthan, P. Sathiyalingam and Habeeb Rifaan participated in the meeting. (Newswire)