Hon. Mujibur Rahuman

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 18 February 2026 ·Debate: Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business)

Parliamentary Procedure

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Hon. Mujibur Rahuman criticized the Chair’s handling of points of order, alleging unequal enforcement of parliamentary procedure. He argued that Standing Orders and parliamentary traditions must apply equally to all Members and to the presiding officers.

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¶ 01 Yes, the Speaker’s left hand does not work; only the right hand does. He does not enforce any point of order. When we rise, we must cite the point, the number, the words—everything. When he rises, the mike turns on. How is that? Hon. Deputy Speaker, there are traditions and Standing Orders in this Parliament. They apply to everyone; not only to us. They apply to you as well.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 18 February 2026 ·No. 23308 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. Mujibur Rahuman. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 18 February 2026. No. 23308. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/20311