Minister Gayantha Karunarathna says the government is looking to implement a new process to grant the Samurdhi benefit due to accusations that non-deserving individuals are receiving the government benefit.
“Due to various allegations, we will see to look into the process and ensure the less fortunate are benefitted to strengthen them,” he said
Meanwhile, the All-island Samurdhi and Agri research officers organization claim that it will conduct islandwide protests if the decision to bring the Samurdhi bank and program under the Central Bank. The Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe announced this proposal recently at the United National Party May Day rally held on May 7 at the Sugathadasa indoor stadium.
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