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Premadasa alleges selective data use in government economic report
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of presenting a distorted picture of Sri Lanka's economic conditions through a recent Socio-Economic Data report. He claims crucial information has been omitted while favourable statistics have been selectively highlighted.
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Premadasa issued a statement challenging the credibility of the Socio-Economic Data report released in conjunction with Census and Statistics Department and Central Bank figures, contending that the government has engaged in selective presentation of economic indicators.
The Opposition Leader alleged that while certain data points have been prominently included in the report, other vital information has been deliberately excluded from the document. He argued this approach creates a misleading narrative about the true state of the nation's economy.
The government's use of official statistical agencies to release economic data has come under scrutiny, with Premadasa suggesting the methodology reflects political rather than purely technical considerations. The criticism highlights ongoing tensions between the administration and opposition over how economic conditions are being reported to the public.
The Socio-Economic Data report represents a collaborative effort between multiple government institutions, and questions about data selection methodology have raised broader concerns about the transparency of official economic communications during a period of significant economic adjustment in Sri Lanka.