The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi· Jaffna· 3 December 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers)

Infrastructure

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Sivagnanam Shritharan raised concerns about ferry transport to the islands of Eluvaitivu, Analaitivu, Nainativu, and Neduntivu. He noted that the “Ezhutharagai” ferry to Eluvaitivu was not operating and asked that particular attention be given to ensuring the safe operation of key services, including the “Kumudini” and “Neduntharagai” ferries to Neduntivu.

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¶ 01 Just one minute. The key issue: you mentioned transport services to Eluvaitivu, Analaitivu, Nainativu, and Neduntivu. The “Ezhutharagai” ferry to Eluvaitivu is not operating. The “Kumudini” and “Neduntharagai” ferries to Neduntivu are vital services. Please pay special attention and ensure these ferry services operate safely.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 3 December 2025 ·No. 23332 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 3 December 2025. No. 23332. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/19469