NPP govt maintains tradition of single account for MPs’ salaries and allowances

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January 21, Colombo (LNW): Deputy Minister of Public Security, Sunil Watagala, confirmed that the salaries and allowances of all Members of Parliament (MPs) and Ministers under the National People’s Power (NPP) government are deposited into a single account, a long-standing practice that dates back to 1994.

Speaking to the press, Watagala explained that this tradition began with Nihal Galappatti, the first JVP MP, when he was elected.

This system has been in place since 1994, ensuring that the funds allocated to MPs and Ministers are channelled directly for public service,” Watagala said.

The Deputy Minister also highlighted that the account, which is based in Borella, has consistently been used to support various public welfare initiatives. He went on to emphasise that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake adheres to this practice as well, reinforcing the commitment of the NPP government to transparency and serving the public good.

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