The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Galle· 21 January 2026 ·Procedural: Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification

Parliamentary Procedure

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Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to restrictions on parliamentary speaking time, arguing that if even the Leader of the Opposition is unable to speak, it raises concern about the ability of other Members to participate. He implied a procedural issue regarding freedom of debate and the opposition’s right to be heard.

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¶ 01 If even the Leader of the Opposition cannot speak, what is the situation?

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 21 January 2026 ·No. 23242 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 21 January 2026. No. 23242. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/2122