K.N. Choksy says Vote on Account is democratic and fair.05.11.2009-itn news Sri Lanka

Moving a Vote on Account in Parliament is democratic and fair. This has been stressed by UNP Parliamentarian K.N. Choksy.
The former Finance Minister and Parliamentarian laid this emphasis in a special statement. Both as a citizen and former Finance Minister, to his mind it would be inappropriate to present a budget and bind possibly a new Government for the greater part of next year. The Government to be elected at the next elections should be left open to prepare its own financial programme of revenue. The first 30 years of independence showed no real progress on the political, economic and social fronts. However, with the introduction of the Executive Presidency, the required transfusion was given to develop all these aspects.
President Rajapaksa benefited the nation by wiping out terrorism and restoring economic progress. There is another important national task left for him. That is to establish ethnic understanding. Mr. Choksy said using his leadership in national issues he should be able to achieve this directly. The Executive Presidency should not be abolished in a hurry. Powers attached to it can be reconsidered and modified where necessary. But, he emphasised that the office itself should be continued.

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