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The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Mahanuwara· 7 February 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions

Corruption & Governance ReformReligion & Culture
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Rauff Hakeem criticized the previous administration’s handling of Muslim COVID-19 burial issues, citing an attempt to send Janazahs to the Maldives for burial. He asked whether the Government would conduct an administrative inquiry and take action against officials involved in those decisions who remain in responsible positions.

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¶ 01 Also, Sir, the then President contacted the President of the Maldives wanting to send our "Janazahs" to the Maldives for burial! Such stupid decisions were made by the then administration and some stupid officials, who are now holding responsible positions in Government, have gone unpunished. At least, an administrative inquiry has to be conducted against them. That is what we are asking for and will the Government take action in that regard?

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Hansard, Friday, 7 February 2025 ·No. 1739786070060795 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 7 February 2025. No. 1739786070060795. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/23064