📈 Budget 2026 Update: 66% Progress on Presidential Promises

The latest 'Anura Metre' update by Manthri.lk reveals that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has made significant strides in fulfilling his 2024 election manifesto. As of November 2025, including Budget 2026 provisions, the tracking shows a balanced trajectory in governance and economic reform. • Status Breakdown: Out of 30 key promises tracked, 10 (33.3%) are fully met, 10 (33.3%) are in progress, 9 show no progress, and 1 has failed. • Key Policy Areas: Tracking focuses on high-impact sectors including economic reform, anti-corruption, law and order, and social protection. • Data Context: Assessment includes the 2026 Budget but excludes impacts from the recent Cyclone Ditwah. • Transparency Benchmarking: Managed by Verité Research, this tracking follows previous iterations like the 'Maithri Metre' and 'Gota Metre' to ensure public accountability. Note: Based on provisional data from Manthri.lk as of January 19, 2026. ---