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The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kalutara· 5 February 2026 ·Oral question: Ministry Statements: University Vacancies and Educational Opportunities

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The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa argued that while the Leader of the Opposition is granted speaking priority due to his office, that privilege should not be misused for matters that could be submitted in writing. He criticized requests such as cancelling exams, recruiting teachers without exams, and opposing education reforms as issues better addressed through formal written submissions rather than raised on the floor.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, whenever the Opposition Leader rises, he is given the floor due to his office, but that should not be misused. Some matters need not be said here; they can be submitted in writing. He asks for no exams, recruit teachers without exams; no education reforms—such things can be pushed in letters?

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Hansard, Thursday, 5 February 2026 ·No. 23269 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 5 February 2026. No. 23269. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/12989