Special security arrangements announced for 2027 Budget presentation in Parliament

Newswire reports that special security arrangements are planned at Sri Lanka’s Parliament for the 2027 National Budget presentation on Thursday, November 12. An announcement to MPs says inspections of the parliamentary building, including MPs’ restrooms and wardrobes, are set for November 11 and 12.

Newswire reports that extra safeguards will apply on Budget Day, with checks in designated high-security and other sensitive parts of the parliamentary complex. Access to the Public Gallery will be confined to invited guests, whose invitations are to come from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Newswire reports that guests must present their invitations and confirm their identities to police at the Jayanthipura entrance before continuing to the Public Entrance. MPs have been asked to travel with drivers where feasible and to leave guests at home. Parliamentary staff drivers will be stationed at the Members’ Entrance, Staff Entrance and Public Entrance to help MPs who drive themselves.

Newswire reports that the parliamentary vehicle park will be shut on November 12, and MPs’ vehicles will be directed to specified parking locations. The Traffic Police and nearby police stations will carry out a traffic-control plan around Parliament, while MPs have been asked to work with the Serjeant-at-Arms and security staff during the arrangements.

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