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The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 19 February 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading

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Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order referring to an incident that occurred in a courtroom at the Colombo main Court Complex and earlier threats he said he received in Jaffna. He requested that the Minister of Public Security provide security for him, at least during Parliamentary Sessions, given his planned return to Jaffna, and asked that the matter be conveyed to the Speaker.

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¶ 01 Sir, I rise to a point of Order.

¶ 02 This is regarding the incident that occurred today inside a courtroom in the main Court Complex, Colombo. A couple of weeks ago in Jaffna, I was threatened by a couple of people. We plan to go back to Jaffna after the Parliamentary Sessions. I request the Hon. Minister of Public Security to provide us security at least during Parliamentary Sessions, as this has become an important national issue. Please convey this to the Hon. Speaker. Thank you, Sir.

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Hansard, Wednesday, 19 February 2025 ·No. 1740397565032971 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 19 February 2025. No. 1740397565032971. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/11458