Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 10 June 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Questions and Ministerial Statement: Hajj Pilgrims and Fisheries (Q.7-8, Ministerial Statement)

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Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Standing Order 27(2) matter concerning two missing fishermen from the Vadamarachchi/Point Pedro area and sought details from the Minister of Fisheries on their identities, date of disappearance, notification to authorities, and immediate response. He questioned claims about the deployment of drones, aircraft, helicopters, and ships in the search, asked what concrete steps had been taken, and requested measures to prevent similar disappearances. He also noted that the question had been submitted the previous day and asked who would respond in the Minister’s absence.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, under Standing Order 27(2), as an Opposition party leader and with reference to the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources, Hon. Ramalingam Chandraseker, I raise the disappearance of two poor fishermen from Vadamarachchi/Point Pedro area.

¶ 02 1. What are the names of the two missing fishermen? 2. On what date did they go missing? 3. Were you informed on that day? 4. If so, what action did you take that day? 5. Your party MP stated drones searched the Vadamarachchi/Point Pedro sea and that Jaffna’s sea is eight times bigger than Sri Lanka’s; from when were drones deployed from Colombo? Does the Navy possess drones that can fly 400 km? 6. You said aircraft and ships were deployed, but people allege no responsible search took place. If there was a search, how many helicopters were used and on which days? 7. People think you are merely engaging in politics without attention. What constructive steps have you taken to date? 8. What measures will you take to prevent such disappearances hereafter?

¶ 03 Yesterday I sent this question; today the Hon. Minister is not present. Who will answer?

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 10 June 2026 ·No. 23707 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 10 June 2026. No. 23707. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/21545