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The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 7 March 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Heads 117, 123, 306, 307, 309-311, 332, 336)

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Anura Karunathilaka rejected responding to hypothetical issues and said they should be raised only if they arise. He also challenged opponents over their response to past allegations concerning a former Minister and the importation of carcinogenic drugs, cautioning against misleading Parliament and the public through speculation.

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¶ 01 We cannot answer hypotheticals. Please raise them if and when they occur. Also, where were you when allegations were made against a former Minister for importing carcinogenic drugs? Do not mislead the House and the public with speculation.

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Hansard, Friday, 7 March 2025 ·No. 1743066559006904 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 7 March 2025. No. 1743066559006904. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/17916