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The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Anuradhapura· 10 November 2025 ·Debate: Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading

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Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that he had not named any individual, arguing that describing an incident was sufficient for those involved to identify themselves. The exchange occurred amid disorder, with a warning from the Chair that members obstructing proceedings could be removed from the Chamber.

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¶ 01 I did not name anyone, Hon. Speaker. Like kerosene on an anthill — no need to name when describing an incident; people get caught.

¶ 02 Hon. Speaker

¶ 03 If you obstruct proceedings, I will have to send you out.

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Hansard, Monday, 10 November 2025 ·No. 22753 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 10 November 2025. No. 22753. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/20486