Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa emphasized that he does not engage in "dirty politics," while addressing issues faced by the people during his Mobile Service program in the Kalawewa-Galnewa area.

Premadasa accused the government of planning to increase electricity tariffs in line with the IMF's directives, despite public expectations of a reduction. He claimed that a token reduction may be offered during the election period to secure votes.

Highlighting the struggles of paddy farmers, he said that the government has failed to deliver on its promise of a guaranteed price of Rs. 120 per kilogram of paddy. Currently, wet paddy is being sold between Rs. 85-95 and dry paddy around Rs. 105, leaving farmers in severe ...