Ranil Wickremesinghe, the acting president of Sri Lanka, has chosen to initiate an urgent relief scheme to supply fuel, gas, and basic foods to the people who are suffering as a result of the economic crisis.
Following conversations on July 16 with ministers and lawmakers, he made this choice. Additionally, it has been determined to use the extra funds from the relief budget, which will be submitted in August, for this purpose.
The acting president Ranil suggested hurriedly implementing the scheme for food security. The regular and fast delivery of gasoline and fertilisers received special attention.
As per Reports, “Plans have been developed to create the conditions needed for businessmen to operate their enterprises free from obstacles”. During the discussion, Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the strategy provided by the nonviolent protestors had been acknowledged as a sound one.
Moreover, the acting president promised to inform the activists of the steps being done to combat corruption. Sajith Premadasa, the head of Sri Lanka’s major opposition, had earlier on Friday declared his intention to run for president.
In a special statement, the acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that since Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had resigned from office in accordance with the Constitution, the Parliament will convene the following week to begin the process of electing a new leader. With food and gas shortages, Sri Lanka is currently experiencing its greatest economic crisis since gaining independence.
While this was going on, the Sri Lankan Supreme Court issued an interim injunction preventing former leaders Mahinda Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa from leaving the nation without the court’s consent until July 28.
Ranil Wickremesinghe, the prime minister of Sri Lanka, was sworn in as president pro tempore on Friday after Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s resignation was accepted by the speaker of the parliament, Abeywardena.
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