Sitting of Thursday, 21 November 2024
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 1733129733009213 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Opening Opening and Parliamentary Staff Lists 3 speeches
- 2 Opening Election of Speaker of the Tenth Parliament 10 speeches
- 3 Opening Election of Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman of Committees 9 speeches
- 4 Opening Announcements: Leader of the House and Chief Government Whip 1 speeches
- 5 Opening Presidential Address to Parliament 2 speeches
- The Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
AI summary President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the recent Presidential and General Elections marked a historic transfer of power to a new political camp with support across provinces and communities, creating an opportunity to build national unity beyond ethnic, religious, or regional politics. He pledged that the government would avoid one-party rule, uphold plural democracy, restore Parliament’s dignity and transparency, and strengthen public accountability through open proceedings and modern technology. He also called for rebuilding a capable, citizen-focused public service, restoring the rule of law, re-examining serious past crimes, addressing corruption, and ensuring justice without political vengeance.
Corruption & Governance ReformEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
AI summary President Anura Kumara Dissanayake described the recent Presidential and General Election mandate as a historic political shift, saying it represented support across provinces and communities rather than traditional regional, ethnic, or religious divisions. He thanked both supporters and acknowledged those who voted for other parties, emphasizing multi-party democracy and the Government’s duty to serve all citizens. He said the mandate creates an opportunity to strengthen national unity and pledged that the Government would not permit ethnic-based politics or religious extremism.
- 6 Adjournment Adjournment 2 speeches