The Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Gampaha· 8 May 2026 ·Debate: Debate: Private Members' Motion P.43/2025 - Preventing Misuse of Positions of Professors and Doctors

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The Government stated it has no objection to Hon. Rohana Bandara’s Motion to prevent the misuse of the titles “Professor” and “Doctor.” It also noted that the debate highlights public misconceptions regarding the proper use and meaning of such titles.

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¶ 01 Madam Presiding Member, I thank you for the opportunity to present the Government’s views on Hon. Rohana Bandara’s Motion to prevent the misuse of “Professor” and “Doctor” titles. We have no objection to the Motion. The ensuing exchange also reveals public misconceptions about these titles.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 8 May 2026 ·No. 23554 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 May 2026. No. 23554. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/22755