Srilanka, Feb. 25 -- Colombo District Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake yesterday urged the Cabinet of Ministers to take decisive steps to strengthen the economy and called for unity beyond political party divisions to prevent further economic collapse.

The MP also emphasised the importance of maintaining fiscal discipline for the survival of the country. He was participating in the 2025 Budget debate in Parliament yesterday (24). MP Karunanayake stated that a budget should aim to reduce public burdens while focusing on economic expansion, minimising malnutrition, and providing relief to the people.

He commended the efforts of the Finance Ministry, particularly the role of Finance Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena and his team in preparing...