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2 sources·Updated 1h ago

Sajith meets MPs on rising cost of living

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa held talks with Northern, Eastern and estate sector MPs about economic hardships due to rising fuel prices and cost of living. The meeting focused on social and livelihood challenges, including healthcare and education issues, faced by communities in these regions.

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  • NewsWire English·2h agoSajith holds talks with Northern, Eastern and estate sector MPs on rising cost of living
  • Lanka News Web·1h agoOpposition Leader Meets Regional MPs to Discuss Cost-of-Living Pressures and Community Concerns

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has held discussions with Opposition MPs representing the Northern, Eastern and estate sectors to address the economic hardships faced by communities in these regions, particularly the impact of rising fuel prices and the cost of living. The meeting was held today (05) at the Office of the Opposition Leader in Parliament, with the participation of MPs representing the three regions.

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