The Hon. Mano Ganesan
Mano Ganesan urged that youth societies be permitted at the estate division level, arguing that past misuse by some should not lead to denying opportunities to all. He asked that geography as well as demography be considered, noting that large estate areas make travel difficult for youth. He also cautioned that the initiative should not be reduced to party political youth societies, while acknowledging that political education and electoral outcomes are part of the democratic process.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 No issue; I am happy with your answer. But please look again — previously it was one society per estate division. If someone misused it, you cannot deny opportunities for all. Please allow one society per estate division as well, and consider not only demography but geography — these are large areas and youths cannot travel easily. Do not merely turn them into JVP youth societies. I hear you are creating a star symbol — I am not alarmed; do your political education. But also do this task and give opportunities. Ultimately elections will decide.
¶ 02 Hon. Deputy Chairperson, I conclude. Thank you.
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