govt staff, reduction of retirement age of government employees to 60… What is the public’s reaction? – Retirement age of govt staff reduced to 60 from 65 in Sri Lanka

The government of Sri Lanka is taking various measures to recover from this downturn which is stuck in severe economic crisis. The Sri Lankan government recently banned the import of more than 300 products including chocolate and perfumes. A few days ago, the government has entered into an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to get a new loan.

Thus, while the measures to improve the economy are being carried out on one hand, the government led by President Ranil Wickramasinghe is also taking measures to increase the employment of the youth. Importantly, the retirement age of government employees has been reduced from 65 to 60. It has also been announced that those working in government departments above 60 years of age will be sent home on compulsory leave after December 31.

Chancellor and Finance Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe made this important announcement in the recent Interim Budget tabled in Parliament. After this announcement, positive and negative criticisms have arisen on the Sri Lankan government.

Increase in retirement age of government employees to 65; JACKPOT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Considering the employment of the youth, this decision taken by the government can be welcomed. Whereas, like the retirement age of government employees, the retirement age of political leaders should also be fixed. Because nowadays many leaders come to power and rule only after 70 years of age. How can they be active at that age? The question is widely asked.

Satirical posts are being published on social media saying that the 73-year-old President has announced that the retirement age of government employees will be reduced to 60, with the 70-plus Prime Minister in front of the 75-plus-year-old Speaker.