WPC 2018 Budget passed with majority

The Budget – 2018 (Financial Statement) of the WPC Chief Minister Isuru Devapriya was passed in Western Provincial Council by a majority of 75 votes, yesterday (12).

The Budget Received 80 votes in Favour and 5 against. The SLFP ruling party members with UNP, SCMC, JHU, and ACMC voted in favour. Five JVP members voted against the Budget. Former Minister and Provincial Councillor Upali Kodikara abstained from voting.

At the time of voting, 87 members were present at the Chamber and 17 were absent. Total number of WPC members are 104.