The Hon. Sajith Premadasa
Sajith Premadasa questioned why the Government was seeking additional time to respond on major political commitments, including abolishing the Executive Presidency, fulfilling pledges made to the public, and holding Provincial Council Elections. He said that while requests for time are traditionally allowed, the Government should be ready to state its position on these issues rather than delay.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, when the Government asks for time traditionally, we allow it. However, on very important matters like abolishing the Executive Presidency, the pledges and expectations given to the people, whether that social contract will be implemented, and whether Provincial Councils Elections will be held, the Government should be ready to present its position. I do not know why time is being sought. On other matters we can gather data, but on these, why is the Government not answering?
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