The debate on the budget commenced for the 4th day in Parliament today. Parliamentarian Sivagnanam Srikaran who commenced the debate said justice should be served to all in order to create reconciliation in the country. 

Minister John Amarathunga who joined the debate defined the budget as one of the best budgets presented to the Parliament. He expressed belief that it would fulfill the expectations of the public. The government is committed to safeguard rights of all communities in a unitary state. The new constitution will reaffirm that commitment. He pointed out it is the responsibility of all to act with responsibility to prevent violence in northern and eastern provinces. 

Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya defined the budget which was prepared by the two main political parties is a victory of the country. It is a challenge to distribute limited resources of the country to cater unlimited requirements of the public. However, the Minister of Finance has undertaken that challenge. He has also focused attention on all the sectors. 

Parliamentarian Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa who joined the debate said the budget has fulfilled the requirements of the International Monetary Fund. Parliamentarian Mahinda Rajapaksa said the budget has not provide relief to the public. However, he commended the proposal to give tabs to the school children.