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The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Vanni· 22 November 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media)

HealthcareEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution
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Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen requested additional time and raised concerns over the stalled development of Puttalam Hospital. He stated that although a master plan has been completed, it remains with the Provincial Council and has not been forwarded to the relevant Ministry. He alleged that the Provincial Council is neglecting the hospital and obstructing development, noting that promised 4MDI funds have not been released.

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¶ 01 Please give me a little more time.

¶ 02 They have completed a master plan; it is with the Provincial Council, which has not yet sent it to your Ministry. They are not keen to develop Puttalam Hospital. I know you are not like that; you are from Kalutara and I know you well. But the Provincial Council keeps Puttalam Hospital in this neglected state and blocks development. They promised funds via 4MDI, but not a cent has arrived.

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Hansard, Saturday, 22 November 2025 ·No. 22972 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 22 November 2025. No. 22972. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/22941