The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· National List· 10 November 2025 ·Debate: Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading

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M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, rejected the attribution of a remark to him and asked that the phrase “religious extremism” be removed from the parliamentary record. He clarified that he had not used the word “Muslim” and had referred only to the Eastern Province.

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¶ 01 Hon. Presiding Member, I did not make any such remark. I respectfully request that the word “religious extremism” be expunged from the record. I never used the word “Muslim.” I referred only to the Eastern Province.

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Source: Hansard, Monday, 10 November 2025 ·No. 22753 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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