President Ranil Wickremesinghe has outlined the priorities of a five-year plan in his election manifesto, titled ‘Five years of winning the country with Ranil’, which was launched today.
The President will contest the 2024 Presidential Election as an independent candidate under the gas cylinder symbol.
In his policy statement, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has outlined priorities such as easing the cost of living, creating jobs, offering tax relief, promoting economic growth, and implementing the Aswesuma and Urumaya programs.
Following is a summary of the President’s election manifesto;
- Reducing The Cost Of Living
Prices on food essentials have dropped since 2022 and are continuing to reduce making it easier for families to afford food. My plan will remove taxes on essentials and make available more local produce while bringing in the things we need from overseas.
- More Jobs And Higher Wages
New employment opportunities will be created, thereby expanding the job market. Additionally, new income-generation opportunities will be developed.
- Cutting Your Taxes
We will be taking steps to pay tax-free service incentives to professionals in the future. Many people are suffering due to indirect taxes; we will take measures to systematically abolish indirect taxes.
These two tasks will be executed within the next two years and tax relief will be provided to taxpayers.
- A Plan For Our Economy
Our economy is improving, but there is more to be done. My plan welcomes investment, meaning we can pay for the services we need – like better healthcare, education and more training. Our economic progress will mean a stable and productive future.
- Delivering Urumaya and Aswasuma
We guarantee that Urumaya and Aswasuma will be delivered and expanded – meaning more stability and prosperity for everyone.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s election manifesto: https://www.ranil2024.lk/manifesto
