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The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka - Chief Opposition Whip

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Galle· 10 October 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025)

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The Chief Opposition Whip argued that when over 20 Members request an Adjournment Motion on an issue involving the National Police Commission, it should be treated as urgent and taken up the same day. He also stated there was no objection to scheduling Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri’s motion for another day, as his speaking time had been reduced.

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¶ 01 When an issue regarding the National Police Commission arose and more than 20 Members requested an Adjournment Motion, it should be taken that day as an urgent matter. Regarding Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri’s request, since his time was reduced, there is no objection to taking his motion on another day.

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Hansard, Friday, 10 October 2025 ·No. 22640 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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