Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition
Hon. Sajith Premadasa raised concern over what he described as a serious breakdown in law and order, citing daily homicides, deaths of children, and public fear even in attending court. He called on the Government, including the Chief Government Whip, to take strong and decisive action to restore safety, discipline, and public confidence. He stated that the Opposition is prepared to support such measures, while emphasizing that responsibility and authority currently rest with the Government.
Verbatim record (translated)
Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 There is a grave crisis in law and order. Homicides happen daily; even children die. We request a stronger solution. We are ready to support the Government to establish law, order and discipline, so people can walk safely. If people fear to go to court, the situation is dire. We ask the Chief Government Whip to take the strongest decisions to re-establish law and order. We are ready to extend support, but the power is with you now. We seek a clear Government statement on decisive actions.
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- Hansard, Wednesday, 19 February 2025 ·No. 1740397565032971 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 19 February 2025. No. 1740397565032971. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/11429