AKD Says He Said NO to Ranil's Bizarre 👨‍🍳-16, 👨‍✈️-163, ☂️-30, 🚗-20 Entitlement Request

⭕ President @anuradisanayake confirmed that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe did indeed make the request for 16 chefs, 163 security personnel, 30 umbrellas, and 20 vehicles. The request was denied.

⭕ Only 3 vehicles will be provided for now as per government regulations & The President plans to introduce new legislation to end public funding for former Presidents' privileges.

⭕ Under Sri Lanka's Presidents Entitlements Act No. 4 of 1986, former Presidents and their widows/widowers are entitled to a residence, a secretarial allowance, and free transport.

⭕Even though the entitled benefits are limited, former Presidents enjoy benefits far beyond what they are entitled to, largely due to various Cabinet decisions made by previous governments.

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