10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

The Hon. Aruna Panagoda

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Colombo· 5 March 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331

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Aruna Panagoda questioned the Opposition Leader’s silence regarding alleged distressing remarks made by an Opposition MP about Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva. He argued that statements by Hon. Ajith P. Perera did not remove the Opposition Leader’s responsibility and asked for Sajith Premadasa’s position on the matter.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Chairperson, regarding the distressing remarks made by an Opposition MP about our Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva, the Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa did not say a word this morning. As Opposition Leader, what is his stance on the insult and distress caused to Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva? Hon. Ajith P. Perera’s remarks do not absolve the Leader’s responsibility. We regret that the Opposition Leader has evaded this matter and seek his view.

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Hansard, Wednesday, 5 March 2025 ·No. 1742473561091594 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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