Development projects announced in the Budget must be implemented in practice rather than remaining mere figures and promises on paper, the leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has stressed.
Opposition leader Premadasa made these remarks while visiting the construction exhibition being held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
Commenting on the challenges facing the construction industry, Premadasa said the sector was currently experiencing a degree of decline.
He emphasised the need to ensure that the construction industry receives the necessary capital and that proper tender procedures are followed to facilitate the implementation of development projects.
Premadasa further pointed out that construction projects announced in Budget speeches must actually be carried out within the relevant financial year.
"Simply announcing figures in a Budget speech and making parrot-like promises will not turn them into reality on the ground or deliver benefits to the people," he said.
The Opposition Leader stressed that Budget commitments must translate into tangible development and practical benefits for the public.
