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Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne

6 January 2026 ·Opening: Opening of Parliament and Official Business

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Parliament was informed of a message from the President regarding a proclamation issued on 28 December 2025 under Section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance. The proclamation brings Part II of the Ordinance into operation throughout Sri Lanka from that date, citing the cyclonic storm disaster situation, protection of public order, and maintenance of essential supplies and services under Article 155(4) of the Constitution.

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¶ 01 The Parliament met at 9.30 a.m., Mr. Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne] in the Chair.

¶ 02 Message from the President

¶ 03 Public Security Proclamation

¶ 04 A message has been received from His Excellency the President.

¶ 05 By a proclamation made on 28th December 2025 under section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance, it has been declared that the provisions of Part II of the said Ordinance shall be in operation throughout Sri Lanka with effect from 28th December 2025.

¶ 06 This proclamation has been issued considering the disaster situation caused by the cyclonic storm, for the protection of public order and for the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community, and in terms of Article 155(4) of the Constitution.

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Hansard, Tuesday, 6 January 2026 ·No. 23111 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 6 January 2026. No. 23111. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/17464