The budget for the year 2022 of the UNP controlled Ella Pradeshiya Sabha has been defeated for the second time.
When the budget was presented for the second time, 07 votes were cast in favour and 11 against it. Accordingly, the budget has been defeated by a majority of 04 votes.
Seven UNP members voted in favour of the budget while seven SLPP members, two SLFP members, one Independent party member and the JVP member voted against it.
Three SLFP MPs abstained from voting.
