Tyranny majority gave life to a bad Bill – Dr. Harsha de Silva

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UNP MP and its Chief Spokesman on the economy Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday in Parliament charged that the Government and Ministers misled the public, the clergy, Courts and the House saying Budget 2011 had contained the proposal whereas it referred to only “non-performing” enterprises and “uncultivated land.”

He also said that this Bill was opposed by all including the Opposition, the private sector, and the clergy as it was bad with draconian precedents and powers. “What eventually happened is typical tyranny majority,” lamented the UNP MP who is also a Consultant Economist. Tyranny majority... During the debate quoting from the foundation of US economic model, Dr. De Silva said it enshrines right to life, liberty and property and Sri Lanka must take a cue from it. “Economic liberty is the pre-condition for people’s prosperity,” the UNP MP said claiming that with this Bill being passed Sri Lankan people’s economic freedom was lost.