Export Paddy to India and Import Rice from Pakistan

The Sri Lanka government will export 50,000 metric tons of paddy to India within the next two weeks, bringing in Rs. 600 million in foreign exchange. (9th of July 2006)

Sri Lanka government has decided to permit the local rice merchants to import 9,337 metric tonnes (MT) of rice from Pakistan within the next six months. (10th of July 2006)

The fertilizer subsidy has cost the Sri Lankan government Rs. 5.7 billion in the first four months of this year. (10th July 2006)

Can you see how Mr. President is managing the economy as per the "Mahinda Chinthanaya"?

Mountains of excess Paddy, Rice or whatever you name them can not hide or drain to keep away from public.

Remember that the government still keep on pumping subsidies to produce more and more excess Paddy, Rice.. Why? Coz it was part of the “Mahinda Chinthanaya”.

At least now, be honest and accept the mistake of promising fertilizer subsidies without having a plan to market the excess rice. Though the President knew from the start about the consequences and the economic loss to the country. Who is responsible for this loss?

Does a person needs a doctorate or to become an economist to understand this simple logic?? I wonder!