Harsha de Silva
@HarshadeSilvaMP • 351,602 subscribers
Father. Husband. MP for Colombo #SriLanka. Chair #Parliament Com on Public Finance. Founder #1990SuwaSeriya. Eisenhower Global Fellow. https://t.co/qOV9CN7Uhx
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🇱🇰🇮🇳 Called out the Govt in Parliament of Sri Lanka for mocking India’s bold stand against Trump’s trade tariffs. #India, our true ally, stood by us in our toughest times. We should honor their fight, not laugh. India’s courage inspires Asia! #StandWithIndia #SriLanka #TrumpTariffs
Harsha de Silva542,823 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten
At COPF yesterday, I pressed customs on detaining 1,000+ BYD EVs at Colombo Port over engine capacity claims (100kW vs. 150kW). I urged the authorities to use internationally accredited labs to test specs and get facts, not rumors. Our processes must be credible & transparent for all—no matter the country or company involved. #BYD #Customs #Transparency
Harsha de Silva28,257 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten
While we are supportive of the IMF program in #SriLanka and appreciate the continued focus on macro stability by the PRESENT government and her enthusiasm about the prospects for our country, I wish to point out to MD Kristalina Georgieva with all due respect that 1. Inflation came down from 70 to 2 during the PREVIOUS government. 2. growth went from -7.3% to +5% during the PREVIOUS government and 3. The first ever governance diagnostic study for a nation was requested and complete during the PREVIOUS government. #IMF
Harsha de Silva12,279 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
Is migration really the only path to success? 🇱🇰✈️ Many spend 3.5M–5M LKR to leave, only to face huge struggles abroad. I lived in the US for years & chose to return, because real potential to build from zero exists here with the right framework. Channel that capital into local startups, digital agencies, or tech innovation instead. We’re not a "lost cause"; we’re a nation of untapped opportunities. Let’s build systems where you don’t have to leave to win. 💼📈 #SriLanka #Economy #HarshaDeSilva #Opportunities #StayAndBuild #BrainDrain
Harsha de Silva13,656 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten
Tourism paradox: Arrivals surging, revenue falling 📉. Foreigners run unlicensed cafes/bars/surf camps/tours on tourist visas—money leaks abroad via overseas payments. Add overtourism: Budget travellers jam hotspots, ruin natural wonders (Yala overcrowded, Sigiriya strained, beaches polluted), price locals out. We welcome innovation/investment—but legally! Same rules: licenses, local jobs, taxes. Shift to sustainable tourism: quality over quantity, protect our attractions. Govt must enforce framework NOW! 🇱🇰 #SriLankaTourism #SustainableTourism #Overtourism #RevenueLeakage #HarshaDeSilva
Harsha de Silva11,885 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
#Budget2025 embrace Econ liberalization - the very policies they vehemently opposed for 40 years. While I welcome their belated recognition of market reforms, imagine where #lka could be if they hadn't blocked these measures since 1970s. Better late than never, but at what cost?
Harsha de Silva29,155 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Yesterday we visited Kandy Court Complex and spoke with High Court Judge in charge and other officials and discussed with Sri Lanka National Archives folk on the plan to repair and recover as much of the important documents damaged; perhaps some 75,000 case records and thousands of other items in the libraries. Besides, the technical team is visiting other government institutions needing assistance. They have a good plan and I am sure they will deliver. Now my job is done! Thanks you to everyone who helped. #CycloneDitwah #SriLankafloods #Archives
Harsha de Silva11,527 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
Asked NPP Srilanka rep simple question: Will they support CBSL independence, key pillar in our Econ recovery? He had no answer—just empty rhetoric. This is the real #NPP: no substance, no policy, no different from populist Rajapaksas. Sri Lanka deserves better. Choose wisely.
Harsha de Silva27,319 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Your trust in my parliamentary work is deeply humbling. What we witnessed was historic - Sri Lankans united across all divides for #change. As an opposition MP, I'll support President Anura Kumara Dissanayake positive reforms while staying firm on my duty: backing progress, questioning what's wrong, and fighting corruption. This is the new politics #Srilanka chose, and I'm committed to delivering on your trust 🇱🇰 🙏🏽
Harsha de Silva22,841 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
At the Ceylon United Business Alliance International launch, I proposed two bold steps to empower Sri Lanka’s SMEs: 1) Train our diplomatic missions to actively promote exports, reviving a 2017 Harvard Kennedy School model. 2) Create a long-term credit facility using a portion of the Rs. 5T+ EPF/ETF funds. SMEs need coordinated policies, not silos, to thrive in a volatile world. 🇱🇰 Watch full speech: #SriLankaSMEs #EconomicDiplomacy #PolicyReform
Harsha de Silva11,137 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten
Pres Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Govt advert says taxes fund critical public services such as 1990 Suwa Seriya, serving 2M+ Sri Lankans equally. Ironic—we started it in 2016, now it’s their tax pitch! Still, it shows taxes can transform lives when used right. 🇱🇰 #TaxForPublicGood
Harsha de Silva11,991 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Spoke in Parliament of Sri Lanka today defending #Rohingya refugees. During #lka civil war, Sri Lankans sought refuge worldwide for better life. Today, it's our turn to show the same compassion. We have both legal & moral obligations to protect those fleeing persecution, not deport them.
Harsha de Silva12,760 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
At last weeks #COPF meeting, I questioned CBSL officials on foreigners conducting unregistered businesses while on tourist visas. This practice is illegal & unfair to our legitimate local businesses. Proper enforcement of business registration & visa regulations is crucial. #lka
Harsha de Silva12,470 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Hidden tax bombshell: Pres Anura Kumara Dissanayake unspoken #Budget2025 truths - 15% on service exports, doubled withholding tax (10%), 30% capital gains, SVAT removal hurting #lka exporters. Plus, banking on vehicle taxes for revenue while making them unaffordable? Make it make sense!
Harsha de Silva11,670 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
🇱🇰 #SriLanka stands at crossroads. On Sept 21, we choose our future. Will we embrace reform & progress, or stay trapped in the past? Sajith Premadasa & Samagi Jana Balawegaya have a clear vision: an advanced social market economy that lifts all Sri Lankans. Choose wisely. 🗳️#Electionlka
Harsha de Silva12,302 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
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