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UNF could face the challenge of rescuing country from present economic morass

by Kolonnawa group correspondent

Although it is extremely difficult to bring down the cost of living with a high commitment on the part of the people the UNF could face the challenge of rescuing the country from the prevailing economic morass, said Economic Reforms and Scientific Research Minister, Milinda Moragoda addressing a series of meetings during his recent tour of Kolonnawa electorate in which he paid tribute to his voters.

'Changes have to be undertaken in the economic as well as political spectrum of the country. If the government could install a development process aiming at informing individual income, it will certainly be a big boom to the masses.

The new government is committed to attain those objectives under the leadership of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, he said.

The Minister thanked his voters in the Colombo district for ensuring his victory at the recent general election and assured that the government would embark upon several projects that would render maximum benefit to the people.

He predicted that a new economic era would dawn upon the country soon.

Urban Development and Public Utilities Minister, Mohamed Mahroof said as in Colombo town, the problem of housing, electricity, water, surface drainage system etc., have affected Kolonnawa electorate as well,

My sole objective is to seek solutions to these outstanding public needs. Through the maximum utilisation of the budgeted funds. Equal opportunities would be provided to all without discrimination to live in peace and happiness, he said.

Kolonnawa former UC Chairman, Tilak Kumar Ratnayake also spoke. 

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