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Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Galle· 11 September 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute

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Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to Opposition Members being referred to as “lapai - sipai” during proceedings. He requested that the remark be expunged from the Hansard and that a withdrawal be sought.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, Members of the Opposition were addressed as “lapai - sipai.” Please have it expunged from the Hansard and ask for a withdrawal. Also, you—

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Hansard, Thursday, 11 September 2025 ·No. 1758278142029989 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 11 September 2025. No. 1758278142029989. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/1115