The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha

¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees, the previous Member said they never expected a government like this would come. Indeed, we saw something we had never seen—he went and laid a foundation stone on the second floor! Truly, we too did not expect a government like this.

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¶ 03 He spoke many falsehoods and left. He also referred to Shirani Bandaranayake. Looking at Namal Rajapaksa, he said those things. Who removed Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake? It was President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Did we make him President? It was the JVP then that helped make him President. Therefore, they must also accept responsibility for removing Shirani Bandaranayake.

¶ 04 Regarding appointment of the Auditor General, are you now scolding the Constitutional Council? Three names have been sent: one is a junior officer from the National Audit Office with corruption allegations; another is from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation/accountant from private sector; another an Army internal auditor. Why were senior officers of the Auditor General’s Department ignored, including the Acting Auditor General? Is there any deficiency in that Department? Do not berate the Constitutional Council; send a suitable name and it will be approved. The noise is because of problems in past transactions; the 2026 Auditor General’s Report will come to COPE, and some want a henchman appointed before that.

¶ 05 They mentioned the Thajudeen case. Where is Mr. Ranawira who issued the “B” report? He is now an Advisor at the Ministry of Public Security. Who erased the phone data? The Digital Advisor, Mr. Hans. About Sara Jasmine—who brought her from the East? The Deputy Minister of Defence, the “bank-bank gentleman.” Do not look this way when you say these things.

¶ 06 We asked for a special committee to inquire into judicial transfers. Judges are distressed; they are being tossed around. Is there a mechanism for them to protest? Ensuring justice for judges is a duty of this legislature. We asked for a special committee, but you level accusations instead.

¶ 07 The best example is the deal mentioned by Hon. Mujibur Rahuman: 550 MW of wind and solar given to cronies by a Cabinet paper at Rs. 18 per unit. Recently, a tender went at Rs. 11–12 per unit. Earlier Helios was given at USD cents 4.65 though they were technically unqualified, while a qualified bidder was at 4.85—your argument then was “we gave to the lowest.” Today Rs. 18 per unit is over Rs. 15 equivalent—billions will be lost. Selected 5–6 parties from expressions of interest based on “likes,” including two former sportsmen who run shops and our Power Minister, who is now hitting six sixes every over! This cannot be allowed. The national loss per unit is Rs. 4–5; with 550 MW, daily losses are in crores. The Cabinet too is accountable; the paper by Mr. Kumar Jayakody was approved by a Cabinet chaired by the President. We will reveal more. The names are already known; these are not sector veterans but assorted individuals, including those laying solar panels via the Minister’s old company. The theft has begun—big, not small.

¶ 08 They now talk about the Prime Minister and an issue of obscene websites in a Grade 6 module. In the past they talked about LGBTQ issues. If a segment exists, ensure justice for them; I personally have no issue. But injecting such matters into the minds of small children who lack understanding is wrong.

¶ 09 Next, see the Education Ministry case. The State Emblem has the correct Dharmachakra. But now in Ministry books, the depicted wheel is Ashoka’s wheel, not our State Emblem’s Dharmachakra, even on a page explaining Buddhism and the Dharmachakra. So this Government not only distorts sex education but also Buddhism, even the Dharmachakra. What next—will Emperor Ashoka rise and conquer our country? This shows the Government is on the wrong path.

¶ 10 Recently in Galgamuwa, in the “boralu” (gravel) case, Ministers pressured officials to stop enforcement; tomorrow those officers will be transferred. Why such interference? Why prevent officials from enforcing the law? You said the law is equal to all; today it is not. You transform what you wish into policy.

¶ 11 There is also a helpless group—our Civil Security Department personnel. Former CSD members from Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Trincomalee have been sent to Colombo Police; they lack food and lodging. They rendered great service during the war. This Government takes revenge on all strata. You are on the wrong course. Thank you for the time.