10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 19 November 2025 ·Adjournment: Adjournment: Dedicated Economic Centres

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Ramanathan Archchuna opposed the Cabinet decision to convert all Dedicated Economic Centres into a private company, noting that the Northern Province lacks a functioning centre. He urged the Minister to visit Chavakachcheri and properly establish the facility, emphasizing the need for actual service delivery rather than misleading announcements.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Chair, I support opposing the Cabinet decision to convert all DECs into a private company. In the Northern Province there is effectively no functioning DEC; we have urged the Minister to visit Chavakachcheri and set it up properly. My aim is not to insult but to press for action.

¶ 02 Please also ensure that broader government claims are not mere theatrics. [Chair directs the Member to remain relevant.] I will conclude: ensure real service delivery and avoid misleading announcements. Thank you.

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Hansard, Wednesday, 19 November 2025 ·No. 22931 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 19 November 2025. No. 22931. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/14253