Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Amidst reports that the Treasury is overflowing with funds, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday questioned whether a budget is truly necessary to provide relief to the public.

He noted that the decision to grant relief through a budget rests with the President and reiterated the question of whether a formal budget is truly required to offer such relief when the Treasury is already full with resources.

The Opposition Leader further stated that the recent hikes in fuel prices have intensified the cost of living, fueled inflation, and devastated the lives of the people. He criticized the government for its apparent lack of concern for the public, pointing out that the claim suggesting an individual can surviv...