Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The 2027 Budget Draft presented to the Pelmadulla Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People's Power (NPP), was defeated by a majority of two votes today (11).

The budget proposal was presented for approval by Pelmadulla Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Dharmasiri Manipura during the council's monthly meeting.

During the session, Opposition Leader Sunil Somaratne called for a division, stating that a vote was necessary to determine whether the budget would be approved.

Accordingly, the budget received 17 votes in favour and 19 against.

The 16 NPP councillors and one councillor from the United People's Front voted in favour of the budget.

Meanwhile, 11 councillors from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB),...