The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka - Chief Opposition Whip
Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to extending the Select Committee’s deadline on the Provincial Council electoral system to 17 September, arguing that it would delay the elections. He said Opposition Members were prepared to submit their recommendations promptly if the Government was genuinely committed to holding the Provincial Council Elections expeditiously.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Select Committee was appointed months ago to report on the electoral system for the Provincial Council Elections. If the Government truly wishes to hold the election expeditiously and not delay, Opposition Members on the Committee are ready to submit their recommendations promptly. Therefore, extending to 17 September is unsuitable.
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- Hansard, Wednesday, 10 June 2026 ·No. 23707 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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