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The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 23 January 2025 ·Procedural: Matter of Privilege: Non-Allocation of Time to Speak in Parliament

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Representing Jaffna, Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna asked to focus on human rights issues affecting Tamil people rather than Government–Opposition disputes. He specifically sought space to raise concerns such as custodial deaths, stating that he wished to speak for his constituents who are caught amid political conflict.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, as I represent Jaffna, allow me to highlight human issues. Tamil people, uninvolved in Government–Opposition fights, are caught in the middle. Please give me space to speak on matters like custodial deaths. I have no interest in party quarrels; I speak for our people.

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Hansard, Thursday, 23 January 2025 ·No. 1738314169039521 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 23 January 2025. No. 1738314169039521. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/10535