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The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Puttalam· 4 March 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage

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Public servants who contested in elections faced hardships such as long-distance travel and, in some cases, resignation from their posts. The Minister stated that the Government is working to provide relief to those affected and will outline a broader 2025 work programme at a later stage.

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¶ 01 Sir, please give me one more minute.

¶ 02 Public servants who contested had to travel far, some resigned to run. We are working to provide relief to those affected. There is a substantial work programme for 2025; we will elaborate at future opportunities. Thank you.

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Hansard, Tuesday, 4 March 2025 ·No. 1742359468086980 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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