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Dual citizens and double standards

The new Minister of Finance, Basil Rajapaksa will, no doubt, receive all the emoluments that a Sri Lankan Minister is entitled to, even though he is a dual citizen.

However, while Sri Lankan senior citizens are eligible to receive a 15% return on an investment of Rs 1.5 million, this privilege is denied to Sri Lankans seniors who are dual citizens.

Perhaps the Minister of Finance will rectify this discrimination and double standard. Or is it too much to expect?

A very senior dual citizen

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