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Event Title: The attention of the Senate Secretariat has been drawn to certain media reports regarding the purchase of a vehicle (Land Cruiser)
Event Date: 2026-03-16
The attention of the Senate Secretariat has been drawn to certain media reports regarding the purchase of a vehicle (Land Cruiser) for the Honourable Chairman Senate. These reports are misleading, factually incorrect, and appear to be based on incomplete information and malafide intentions.
The Spokesperson of the Senate Secretariat has clarified that the vehicle in question, a Land Cruiser, was duly purchased in May, 2025, during the financial year 2024-2025 through a transparent procurement process as part of an overall vehicle replacement plan. The purchase included replacement of vehicles allocated to Chairman Standing Committees, Deputy Chairman Senate, the Leader of the House, the Leader of the Opposition and the Senate Secretariat.
It is further clarified that vehicle has been delivered in March, 2026, whereas the payment was made from previous year budget savings in May, 2025.
The Senate Secretariat categorically rejects these baseless insinuations and urges media organizations to exercise due diligence and professional responsibility in reporting matters related to state institutions.