The Hon. Sajith Premadasa

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 24 November 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing

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Sajith Premadasa objected that his microphone had been switched off before he could respond, suggesting external intervention and questioning whether further approval was needed to allow him to speak. He stated that the facts he had presented regarding Kamburupitiya and Hakmana Police were accurate.

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¶ 01 Do you also need the Civil Defence Committee’s approval to give me the mic?

¶ 02 He did not allow me time to respond; perhaps a message came from somewhere to switch off my mic. Hon. Leader of the House, I presented facts from Kamburupitiya and Hakmana Police. They are true.

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Source: Hansard, Monday, 24 November 2025 ·No. 23008 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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