The government's 2027 Budget fails to pay sufficient attention to resolving the real economic crisis facing Sri Lanka, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar alleged.
He pointed out that the fiscal plan lacks a clear programme of action to boost foreign exchange earnings, attract foreign direct investment, and expand the export sector.
He claimed that the Budget has not adequately focused on developing agriculture or providing essential relief to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Although the government claims to offer extensive concessions through the Budget, Marikkar observed that the public receives very limited practical benefit, sarcastically comparing the administration's fiscal proposals to a young child’s fairy tale book.
