The 2026 Budget is a Betrayal of Promises, Built on False Narratives and ‘Joke’ Allocations – Harsha

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – November 8, 2025 – In my detailed response to the 2026 budget speech, I exposed a government that has not only failed to deliver on its core election promises but has presented a budget that is a betrayal of the very people who voted for it. While I acknowledge the government has maintained the macro-economic stabilization achieved by the previous administration, I must challenge its complete lack of any plan for economic growth. This budget is not a “system change”; it is “the same old thing” wrapped in a new flag. 1. The “1 Trillion Rupee”…

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