The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 5 May 2026 ·Adjournment: Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament

Corruption & Governance Reform

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Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika criticized opponents for allegedly making false political claims about theft and urged that action, rather than rhetoric, was needed to catch wrongdoers. He concluded by echoing the phrase “Not only talk—catch thieves,” directing it at those he accused of politicizing corruption allegations.

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¶ 01 Yes—wrote footnotes. Do not get ready to talk about those again.

¶ 02 In conclusion, continuing to do politics by lying about theft is wrong. Finally, you recently wrote “Not only talk—catch thieves.” Truly, that should be stamped on each of your foreheads.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 5 May 2026 ·No. 23546 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 5 May 2026. No. 23546. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/19962