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The government should be more sensitive about those couldn’t afford the basic meals

By Sahan Rathanasekara

June 24, 2023

He said that the government should find answers to the real problems faced by the rural people without resorting to political jokes or criticism.

The MP said this today (23) after a discussion with the farmers, businessmen and entrepreneurs of several villages.

“The government needs to focus more on protecting the local entrepreneurs and businessmen as well as farmers and fishermen.

I am not accusing the government of focusing on IMF and international issues. But as of today, the farmers are in a lot of trouble.

Fertilizers have been received and paddy rice prices have fallen in many places. It costs about 60 rupees. Also, the farmers who produce corn and other local products have also been inconvenienced in this way.

Sometimes we see that a certain opinion has been formed that if we bring food from abroad, we can give at a less price. But we do not see a big decrease in the price of such goods in the country. On the other hand, doing so will not protect the local farmer.

After looking at various statistics in the recent past, even if we go to the village and talk to the people, it is understood that there is a huge oppression in the rural economy. Therefore, it is imperative that the government be more sensitive to the difficulties faced by the people of that village,” he said.