Budget Debate Continues for Second Day in Parliament

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Today marks the second day of the debate on the second reading of the Budget.

The debate will continue until November 20, with the vote on the second reading scheduled for 6:00 PM that day.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the 2027 Budget to Parliament on November 12, with the debate commencing yesterday.

Participating in the debate, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Dr. Upali Pannilage said that a significant portion of public expenditure in the 2027 Budget has been allocated towards building a high-quality education system.