Sri Lanka Parliament set to strip privileges of former presidents
- Posted on September 9, 2025
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Sri Lanka Parliament set to strip privileges of former presidents

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has cleared the path for Parliament to decide on a bill that would eliminate special privileges for former presidents and their widows, ruling it can be passed with a simple majority. The bill, if enacted, will discontinue benefits like official residences, allowances, and transport.