Political stir over CB salary surge: UNP delegation sparks speculation in meeting with President

February 25, Colombo (LNW): In the realm of political gossip, tensions are running high as the salaries of Central Bank of Sri Lanka employees skyrocket.

A recent rendezvous between a cadre of UNP heavyweights and President Ranil Wickramasinghe stirred the pot even further.

During the meeting, the UNP stalwarts laid bare the public’s simmering discontent over the salary surge, hinting that it could even sway the upcoming presidential election.

In response, President Wickremesinghe swiftly deflected responsibility, asserting the Central Bank’s autonomy and emphasising that parliamentary intervention is key to addressing such matters.

Were the manner by which the Central Bank operates to be changed, the Parliament itself should respond to amend the Central Bank Act, sources cited the President’s comments.

Yet, whispers within political circles suggest that the salary spike at the Central Bank has added fuel to the already fiery public sentiment, igniting widespread speculation about its potential impact on the political landscape.