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flag Sri Lanka’s 2025-26 budget passes with support from some opposition MPs, boosting plantation worker wages to LKR 1,750.

flag Sri Lanka’s 2025-26 national budget passed parliament with 160 votes in favor, 42 opposed, and eight abstentions. flag Presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the budget focuses on strengthening tax collection and raising the daily wage for plantation workers to LKR 1,750. flag Four opposition MPs, including Tamil leaders, backed the measure, citing support for the wage increase despite party opposition. flag The Tamil National Alliance abstained to encourage dialogue on Tamil rights, while other opposition parties criticized the move. flag The budget’s Committee Stage continues until December 5, with the final reading set for December 5.

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