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The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 9 May 2025 ·Debate: Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution

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Under Standing Order 91, Dr. Harsha de Silva denied an allegation that he had taken rice from “Shakthi” and demanded proof. He stated that he had never taken even a kilo of rice from it and said he would resign if the allegation were proven.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, under Standing Order 91, I state: if you allege that Harsha de Silva took rice from “Shakthi,” prove it. If such a thing happened, I will go home. I have never taken even a kilo of rice from it. Do not sling my name.

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Hansard, Friday, 9 May 2025 ·No. 1748600585013314 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 9 May 2025. No. 1748600585013314. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/24777