Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasinghe

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Colombo· 21 January 2026 ·Adjournment: Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2)

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Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasinghe responded to an allegation of “family politics,” rejecting comparisons involving her party’s General Secretary and stating that her own political position was earned through her work rather than inheritance. She urged Members not to use parliamentary time for unverified claims and to present accurate, updated information.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Chairperson, I seek a minute. The Hon. Member alleged “family politics.” Our party’s General Secretary did not enter politics as she did, nor is his son a Minister due to his father. I am here due to my own political work and merit, not inheritance. Do not waste time with unverified claims; bring correct, updated data.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 21 January 2026 ·No. 23242 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasinghe. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 21 January 2026. No. 23242. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/2196