The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 10 June 2026 ·Procedural: Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Motions

Parliamentary Procedure

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Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order objecting to unequal speaking time, arguing that Members who submit written matters are stopped if they add further remarks. He questioned why Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra had been allowed to speak at length and requested equivalent time for others.

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¶ 01 Sir, I rise to a point of Order. When we submit something in writing, we are told to sit down the moment we say one more word. How was Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra allowed to speak at such length? If time is given that way, give us time as well.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 10 June 2026 ·No. 23707 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 10 June 2026. No. 23707. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/21556