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The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 25 November 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural: Privilege Matter and Standing Orders Discussion

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Sajith Premadasa cited requirements for obtaining a Police Certificate, specifically noting that a “Letter from the Civil Defence Committee” was listed among the necessary documents. He urged the House not to react with agitation while he presented this point, implying concern over the use of such a requirement in the certification process.

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¶ 01 Give me a minute. Just a minute. Please wait. Do not get agitated when the truth is being spoken. It states here the documents required to obtain a Police Certificate. It mentions here “Letter from the Civil Defence Committee.”

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Hansard, Tuesday, 25 November 2025 ·No. 22979 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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