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The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 22 August 2025 ·Adjournment: Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country

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Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna welcomed the Minister’s remarks but challenged the Government to act on them. He demanded the release of Ananda Sudhagar, the return of lands in Mayiliddy and Palaly, and resolution of the Thayiddi Viharaya issue, stating that support from his side would depend on such actions being taken.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Chairperson, he mentioned my name. I will be brief. Thank you!

¶ 02 Hon. Minister, hearing you makes not just me, but all on this row happy. If you do what you said, even happier! Release Ananda Sudhagar! Release our people’s lands in Mayiliddy and Palaly in the North! Resolve the Thayiddi Viharaya matter as my colleague said! If you do all that, we will not remain in the Opposition; we will stand with you. We are ready. But you will not do what you said!

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Hansard, Friday, 22 August 2025 ·No. 1756894696039492 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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