The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth
Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth said the absence of a bridge between Vedativu and Majithpuram in the Muthur Divisional Secretariat area had worsened disaster impacts and called for its construction. He also raised concerns over coastal erosion in Thirukkovil, Maruthamunai, Pottuvil, Maligakadu and Maiyavadi, noting risks to fishermen, residents, religious sites and burial grounds. He requested the Coast Conservation Department to urgently inspect the affected areas and implement a permanent solution.
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¶ 02 In the Muthur Divisional Secretariat area, to reach Majithpuram from Vedativu, one must cross a bridge. Had the Government constructed this bridge, the people could have been protected from the disaster and the damage would have been reduced.
¶ 03 Hon. Presiding Member, due to frequent coastal erosion in the Thirukkovil, Maruthamunai, and Pottuvil Divisional Secretariat areas, fishermen and the general public are compelled to live in fear. The Thirukkovil Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Mr. Sasikumar, has been facing many challenges on behalf of the people. I request the Coast Conservation Department (CCD) to visit, examine, and provide a permanent solution urgently. At Maligakadu and Maiyavadi, graves are being exposed as the sea encroaches. Mosques in the area, the Al-Meezan Foundation, and Janaza organizations have made many efforts, but no solution has been reached so far.
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Cite as: The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 18 December 2025. No. 23062. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/16843