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Sitting of Friday, 26 September 2025

10th Parliament· 18 debates· 165 speeches· 61 speakers

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  8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Shabbat House and Religious Institutions (Q.8/2025) 7 speeches
    • The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC

      AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe questioned the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs about an alleged illegal Israeli-linked “Shabbat House” operating near the Mafasa Muslim Mosque in Arugam Bay, Pottuvil. He asked whether the Ministry is aware of the institution, how long it has operated, the basis on which the land was granted, and whether security arrangements around it have caused fear among residents, tourists, fishermen and farmers. He further sought information on any steps to remove the institution and whether reports have been obtained from the Pottuvil Divisional Secretariat and Pradeshiya Sabha.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister responded to a question regarding “Shabbat” centres in Pottuvil, stating that the Divisional Secretary had reported the operation of an institution called “Shabbat House” on privately owned land. He said no further reported information was available on certain matters raised, and that removal of the institution was outside his Ministry’s powers, with relevant authority lying with the Ministry of Defence. A Divisional Secretary’s report was tabled, and the Minister offered to provide further details at the supplementary stage.

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    • The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC

      AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe thanked the President for reaffirming Sri Lanka’s support for Palestine at the UN General Assembly and raised concerns about an alleged illegal Israeli “Shabbat House” in Pottuvil–Arugam Bay, located near a mosque. He tabled local authority documents, noting that the Divisional Coordinating Committee and Pottuvil Pradeshiya Sabha had unanimously called for its closure. He asked the Minister responsible for cultural affairs what action would be taken to remove it, adding that if the matter falls under Defence, it would be raised with the President or Deputy Minister of Defence.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister responded to a question regarding a disputed premises, stating that the Minister of Public Security and the Police had already intervened following a Divisional Development Committee resolution. He said investigations had been completed and reported to court, and noted that the land had reportedly been purchased by foreigners from a Muslim owner, while the Divisional Secretary indicated the occupants were no longer present. He added that the Magistrate had limited permitted activities to the stated purpose, such as operating only as a restaurant, and that Police had been directed to take strict legal action if public disturbance occurred.

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    • The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC

      AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe indicated that his second supplementary question would be posed by the Leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, Hon. Rauff Hakeem.

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    • The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Rauff Hakeem raised the fatal incident at the Nauwuyana forest monastery in Melsiripura and called for preventive measures for mechanized transport systems operating in difficult terrain. He urged that such facilities be inspected, licensed, and subjected to annual checks by the Ministry of Transport and Highways or local authorities, and requested the Minister to inform the relevant agencies.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi - Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister acknowledged the Member’s point as timely, noting that public attention often comes to such issues only after an incident. He said he had discussed the matter with the Ministry Secretary and that his Ministry would intervene where it falls within its remit, while seeking support from the Ministry of Transport and Highways and other relevant bodies where necessary.

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