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Sitting of Tuesday, 5 August 2025

10th Parliament· 19 debates· 304 speeches· 67 speakers

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  7. 7 Oral question Question by Private Notice: Youth Services Council Circular 14 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa questioned the Government over National Youth Services Council Circular No. NYSC/2-11/25/01, alleging that the cancellation and reorganization of Youth Clubs established before 23 May 2025 is being used to politicize their executive appointments. He sought specific responses on the purpose of the circular, whether politically preferred appointments are taking place in several districts, and whether new standing orders exist and will be tabled in Parliament. He also asked whether eligibility requirements for executive posts undermine Youth Club constitutions, tabled related documents from several areas, and requested answers from the relevant Minister with the opportunity for supplementary questions.

      Corruption & Governance ReformWomen & Children Full speech →
    • The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara - Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister responded to a Standing Order 27(2) question from the Leader of the Opposition, rejecting claims that Circular No. NYSC/2-11/25/01 politicized Youth Clubs. He said Youth Clubs for persons aged 15-29 are reorganized annually through National Youth Services Council procedures, with officers authorized by circular to reorganize active clubs and establish new ones where clubs are inactive. He stated that elections to divisional and district councils are conducted among youth members without political bias, that standing orders have been issued subject to Council approval, and that there is no requirement of two years’ active membership to hold executive office.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa emphasized the need for Youth Clubs at all administrative levels to operate without party bias, allowing young people to advance on merit. He cited previous funding of Rs. 150 million to the Youth Parliament and Youth Club Federation, which he said enabled youth-led projects worth Rs. 450 million and later contributed to the “Gamata Koratiyak” programme delivering services valued at Rs. 900 million. He argued that these initiatives showed the value of cross-party and inclusive youth participation beyond ethnic, religious, and social divisions.

      Corruption & Governance ReformEducationWomen & Children Full speech →
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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa sought the Speaker’s permission to briefly conclude his question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was stated in the excerpt provided.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned the Deputy Minister on reports that the National Youth Services Council is changing the name and emblem of its youth movement to “Youth Club,” allegedly in alignment with the Socialist Youth Movement. He asked why changes are being made to an institution he described as historically inclusive across political and social divides.

      Corruption & Governance ReformWomen & Children Full speech →
    • The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara - Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs JJB

      AI summary Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara said the reorganization of Youth Clubs is part of the Government’s “Prosperous Country - Beautiful Life” programme and has a public mandate, noting that no such reorganization had taken place since 2020. He stated that the process was carried out openly through public notifications and coordination with Divisional and District Secretaries, resulting in active Youth Clubs in over 12,700 of 14,002 GN Divisions. He rejected allegations of political appointments, saying office-bearers are elected by duly enrolled members through a democratic process.

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    • The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara - Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs JJB

      AI summary Eranga Gunasekara said the programme running from National Youth Day to International Youth Day was organized in a structured and transparent manner with broad publicity. He welcomed the increased discussion on Youth Clubs, noting that for the first time the subject was receiving active attention both within Parliament and outside it.

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    • The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB

      AI summary Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe stated that “The Blue Brigade” is not involved. No further context, policy issue, or proposal was provided in the quoted statement.

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    • The Hon. Eranga Gunasekara - Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs JJB

      AI summary Hon. Eranga Gunasekara stated that the initiative is intended to create a national youth movement rather than a partisan cadre. He said participation and the election of officials would be limited to members enrolled through a democratic process.

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