November 04, Colombo (LNW): Under the new government, Members of Parliament will face stricter regulations on privileges, including a ban on appointing family members as personal staff, announced Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.
Speaking at a Gampaha rally hosted by the National People’s Power (NPP) Women’s wing, Ms. Amarasuriya outlined several reforms intended to prioritise national progress over personal gain.
The Prime Minister highlighted that official allowances and benefits traditionally given to MPs, including government-provided residences and other amenities, will be significantly reduced.
“This government will prioritise national development, with a focus on advancing the country’s future rather than enhancing the lives of ministers and MPs,” she asserted.
Ms. Amarasuriya also emphasised that eliminating corruption would be at the heart of the new administration’s strategy, noting that some officials may find it challenging to adjust to these tighter regulations.
“Perhaps the most difficult change to accept will be the end of corrupt practices,” she remarked.
The government, she went on, is firmly committed to working according to a clear national policy, emphasising that these initiatives are expected to usher in a transformative era in governance, in which financial prudence and accountability replace previous patterns of personal benefit.
