Sri Lankan Lawmakers Vote to Scrap Their Own Pensions, Govt Delivers on a Major Campaign Promise
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Published: Feb 18, 2026, 21:15 IST | Updated: Feb 18, 2026, 21:15 IST
Sri Lankan lawmakers have voted to abolish their own parliamentary pensions, fulfilling a major campaign promise aimed at restoring public trust and demonstrating accountability. The move highlights the government’s commitment to political reform and transparency amid ongoing economic and social challenges in the country.
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