The Democratic Party organised a public rally in Mahiyanganaya .

Leader of Democratic Party, Sarath Fonseka shared these views:

“The lives of the general public become harder following each budget.  After each budget the pressure on the general public increases. When we go before the people, their silent faces tell us that they are living amidst numerous issues. They are uncertain about their own lives ..”

Deputy Leader of Democratic Party, Jayantha Ketagoda expressed these following views;

“They impose taxes on all commodities consumed by the public. They also impose taxes on the electricity, water and telephone bill. They impose taxes on bus fares, and they are waiting to impose another taxes on gas cylinders. No matter how you suffer, they will keep enjoying themselves.. seventy  out of one hundred rupees in your pocket will be spent on taxes ..”

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