Harsha limited on cause of 13% limit on expenditure
It [medium-term fiscal framework] requires that we limit our primary expenditure [..] to 13% of the GDP. Even if it [revenue] increases, we cannot use that revenue for expenses. This is because, as per this IMF agreement that Hon. Anil Jayantha signed as the acting minister of finance, he acknowledges that the government expects to spend only 13%.
Parliament YouTube channel | June 30, 2025
Posted on: 21 July, 2025
Partly True
Prof. Athukorala on Budget: Well-structured on no structural change
In the past year, 31% was allocated for capital expenses, while 69% was allocated for recurrent expenses. There appears to be no change in these proportions for this year either. […] Therefore, compared to the previous year, there is no indication of a structural change in fund allocation this year.
Aruna | January 16, 2025
Posted on: 13 February, 2025
True