The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 18 February 2026 ·Debate: Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation)

Parliamentary Procedure

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Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a matter under Standing Order 92(2)(a), alleging that a video of his conversation with the Leader of the Opposition had been recorded and released by the Government side. He stated that the conversation was mischaracterized, said CCTV evidence could identify who recorded it, and indicated he would submit the issue as a matter of privilege seeking legal action.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, under Standing Order 92(2)(a): A video of me speaking to the Leader of the Opposition has been made and released by the Government side. Legal action is needed. I did not speak to a lady, nor to a PHI; I spoke to the Opposition Leader. I will submit this as a matter of Privilege. The CCTV will show who recorded it.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 18 February 2026 ·No. 23308 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 18 February 2026. No. 23308. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/20330