The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 11 July 2025 ·Procedural: Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege

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Bimal Rathnayake stated that he rose only because his name had been mentioned, accusing others of making false claims under Parliamentary Privilege both inside and outside Parliament. He also referred to the matter as involving national security and asked Hon. Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna to remain calm and sit down.

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¶ 01 Mr. Deputy Speaker, I rose because my name was mentioned. Otherwise, I have no need to be part of this farce. They have lied using Parliamentary Privilege here and outside. If it is a national security issue— Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, please keep calm and take your seat.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 11 July 2025 ·No. 1753082553092748 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 11 July 2025. No. 1753082553092748. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/21110