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The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Gampaha· 8 May 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles

Corruption & Governance Reform
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Questioned the Government’s inconsistent explanations about who paid for a private jet, noting differing claims that the cost was borne by the Vietnam Government, a Buddhist organization, or both. Requested a clear statement from the Minister on the actual source of payment.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, initially the Government said the Vietnam Government bore the cost. Now the Minister says a Buddhist organization did, and then that both did. Please clearly state who paid for the private jet.

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Hansard, Thursday, 8 May 2025 ·No. 1748426168056758 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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