The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha

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

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The member rejects allegations that the person in question holds dual citizenship, stating that although he previously lived in Australia, he regularized his citizenship status before contesting the election. He challenges those making the claim to provide proof outside Parliament rather than repeating what he describes as false propaganda.

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¶ 01 I can answer; no problem.

¶ 02 Just as you spread other false propaganda, this too is utterly false. He previously lived in Australia. Before contesting the relevant election, he regularized his citizenship status as required. If you claim otherwise, do not just say it here—prove it outside. He is not a dual citizen.

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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.) Anil Jayantha. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 5 May 2026. No. 23546. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/20001