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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka's financial situation will remain precarious for the next few years, emphasizing India's continuous support as essential to mitigate the country's massive debt crisis. In an exclusive interview with Indian media network NDTV, Premadasa subtly but strongly criticized the current government's foreign policy and economic management.

Clear signals indicate a significant erosion of government power across the country, following a triple defeat in grassroots political battles, including cooperative elections and local council budgets.

The common opposition is gearing up to launch a massive political offensive against the current National People's Power (NPP) government, with former Minister Harin Fernando assigned a pivotal role within the United National Party (UNP) to lead the charge.

The maiden budget for 2024 of the Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha, currently under the control of the National People's Power (NPP), was defeated today (06) in its first reading. Despite the NPP successfully forming the council, all opposition groups united to vote against the budget.

The opposition groups have achieved a resounding victory in the election for representatives of the Deniyaya Kotapola Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society, widely regarded as one of Sri Lanka's largest multi-service cooperatives, thereby consolidating their power.

The President has issued a directive to immediately halt the implementation of new wind power projects on Mannar Island without the explicit consent of local residents, despite the region being designated as a high-potential area for renewable energy expansion. This decision, communicated to the Cabinet by the Minister of Power and subsequently approved, reportedly stems from environmental and social concerns raised by the community.