The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Gampaha· 6 December 2024 ·Debate: Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters

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Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna criticised the Government’s handling of rice stocks held by large millers, arguing that public expectations require firm action rather than requests. He urged the authorities to use their powers to locate and release the rice stocks to the market immediately.

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¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, please allow me a brief moment.

¶ 02 You accept there is an issue with large millers. The public expects firm decisions. Earlier you said these millers are in Ministers’ pockets. Now you only “request” them to release rice. That won’t do. Use your authority. These stocks are not hidden under the Kotte ramparts. Find the rice and release it to the market immediately.

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