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

The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kegalle· 22 May 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Low-capacity electricity cable systems - Expansion (Q.5/2025)

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Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala asked the Minister of Energy whether the Ministry is aware of unsafe installation of electrical poles and cables in rural areas and whether investigations have been conducted into the issue. He also sought details on measures taken to expand low-capacity electricity cable systems, or reasons for any lack of action.

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¶ 01 Question to the Minister of Energy:

¶ 02 Low-capacity electricity cable systems: Expansion.

¶ 03 Will he inform this House— (i) whether he is aware that electrical poles and cables are installed unsafely in rural Sri Lanka; (ii) if so, whether a proper investigation has been conducted; and (iii) measures taken to expand low-capacity cable systems?

¶ 04 If not, why?

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Hansard, Friday, 22 May 2026 ·No. 23666 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 22 May 2026. No. 23666. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/16903