The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Badulla· 11 July 2025 ·Procedural: Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege

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Chaminda Wijesiri objected to the Deputy Speaker’s handling of proceedings, alleging misuse of authority after part of his remarks was expunged by order of the Chair. He requested that the Chair not allow its powers to be abused and asked for facilitation, indicating he would raise the matter with the Leader of the House if not permitted to proceed.

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¶ 01 Mr. Deputy Speaker, [Expunged on the order of the Chair.] You are misusing your authority. If I cannot tell you, I will tell the Leader of the House. Do not allow your powers to be abused. Please allow, please facilitate.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 11 July 2025 ·No. 1753082553092748 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 11 July 2025. No. 1753082553092748. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/21080