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Hon. Gnanamuttu Srinesan

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi· Batticaloa· 22 May 2026 ·Debate: Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament

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Hon. Gnanamuttu Srinesan paid tribute to the late Prof. Tissa Vitarana, noting his contributions as an intellectual, scientist, physician, and advocate for peace and civility. He also commemorated Nandana Gunathilaka for his egalitarian politics and public service, and conveyed condolences to the families of S.C. Muthukumarana, Chandradhasa Galappaththi, and Janaka Mahendra Adhikari.

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¶ 01 Trust gradually eroded. The late Prof. Tissa Vitarana was truly a learned intellectual; a scientist; a thinker; a physician. He worked so that peace would prevail in the country and people would live with maturity and civility. I extend my condolences to his family.

¶ 02 Next, I must speak about the late Nandana Gunathilaka. He was an early member of the JVP and even contested the Presidential Election. It is notable that he was an egalitarian and exemplified dignified politics. While paying tribute to him, I extend my condolences to his family. Likewise, I conclude by appreciating the services of the late Hon. S.C. Muthukumarana, Hon. Chandradhasa Galappaththi, and Hon. Janaka Mahendra Adhikari, and by conveying my condolences to their families. Thank you.

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Hansard, Friday, 22 May 2026 ·No. 23666 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. Gnanamuttu Srinesan. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 22 May 2026. No. 23666. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/16964