MPs Begin Paying Rs. 2,000 for Daily Meals at Parliament

Members of Parliament (MPs) have started paying the newly increased rate of Rs. 2,000 for their daily meals at the Parliamentary canteen from today.

Leader of the House, Bimal Ratnayake, confirmed that he paid Rs. 2,000 for his meal and even shared his bill on Facebook to show transparency.

The price hike was decided last month by the Parliamentary Committee, which resolved to raise the meal price to Rs. 2,000 per day with effect from February 1, 2025. This move is said to be part of ongoing efforts to reduce the financial burden on public funds and promote accountability.

The change marks a significant increase from the previous subsidized rates, sparking public discussions on the new policy's impact and fairness.