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SC moved against SLUDI programme with India

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August 01, 2025

A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the government's actions regarding the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SLUDI) programme, which is being funded through a grant from the Government of India. The petition seeks to prevent the government from proceeding with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with India on the project.

The petitioner, Lina Amani Rishard Hamid, a member of the executive committee of the voluntary organisation, The Nationalist, has named the President in his capacity as Minister of Digital Economy, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet of Ministers, and several other officials as respondents.

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