The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 6 December 2024 ·Procedural: Vote on Account Debate (Introduction and Motion)

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Sajith Premadasa stated that the Opposition had met the Speaker and submitted concerns regarding the nomination process, citing precedent and parliamentary tradition. He said they were awaiting the Speaker’s ruling and that, until it was given, it would be difficult for them to proceed with nominations.

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¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, we met you this morning and presented our concerns. We are awaiting your ruling on those matters. Until then, it is difficult for us to proceed with nominations. We have submitted our case clearly, with precedent and tradition, and we expect a clear ruling from you.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 6 December 2024 ·No. 1734424725051921 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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