Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 17 June 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy

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Hon. Sajith Premadasa objected that freedom of speech in the House was being obstructed and argued that the Chair has a duty to treat Government and Opposition members equally. He specifically protested that the Chief Government Whip was allowed to speak while the Chief Opposition Whip was denied the opportunity.

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¶ 01 You are obstructing freedom of speech in this House. Your duty is to treat Government and Opposition equally. Allowing the Chief Government Whip to speak and denying the Chief Opposition Whip is wrong.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ·No. 1750929357043199 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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