[quote]You need to be prepared to withstand the rising cost of goods.[/quote]

Minister of Wildlife and Conservation, Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa made the above comment at a programne held on Wednesday, to distribute rubber saplings to farmers in the Medagama area which falls under the Bibila Pradeshiya Sabha. Two hundred farmers were provided with plants at the event.

Speaking further, the Minister commented on the opposition as well,

“It  is not possible to do magic as Ranil Wickramasinghe and Mangala Samaraweera say. They say not to charge taxes or take loans. They even say not to obtain aid. They also say not to engage in discussions with friendly nations. They are trying to create a situation that was prevalent in 1988, 89.”

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