Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The budget does not serve as an outright testament to the NPP's ability to govern. Rather, it signals the evolution of a movement once marked by a turbulent history, now seeking to reinvent itself into a disciplined political entity. This is a promethean responsibility for a party that holds a 2/3 majority within parliament and is a responsibility that should not be dealt with lightly.

The budget presentation by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, for the annual year 2025 was a highly anticipatory spectacle for many a Sri Lankan. As the interim government's financial blueprint for the upcoming fiscal year, it seeks to address immediate economic concerns while laying the groundwork for long-term stability.

As of ...