Former Minister of Finance, MP Ravi Karunanayake, claims the government is preparing to purchase 1,775 new double-cab vehicles, bypassing the standard international tender process. Addressing a media briefing in Colombo, MP Ravi Karunanayake alleged that a previous proposal from the government to bring in 2,000 double cabs for Members of Parliament, which was shelved, has now resurfaced. “There was a proposal from the government to bring in 2,000 double cabs for Members of Parliament. At that time, I said MPs don’t need vehicles. But if you want to give these vehicles to someone else and claim they’re for MPs, don’t…
Rs. 42.8 Bn for Double Cabs : Ravi Karunanayake questions Govt
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