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The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan

Democratic Tamil National Alliance· Vanni· 22 July 2025 ·Oral question: SO 27(2) Question: Ferry Service Thalaimannar-Rameswaram

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Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan raised a question under Standing Order 27(2) to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism regarding the proposed resumption of the Thalaimannar–Rameswaram ferry service between Sri Lanka and India. He noted that the matter has been discussed repeatedly, including in Parliament, and asked what progress has been made, particularly in light of India’s reported readiness to assist.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, under SO 27(2), to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism:

¶ 02 This concerns the ferry service between Sri Lanka and India—specifically, resumption of the Thalaimannar–Rameswaram ferry service. It has been discussed for long, including in this Parliament. We understand India is ready to assist. What progress has been made?

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Hansard, Tuesday, 22 July 2025 ·No. 1753443916033328 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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