The Hon. Rohana Bandara

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

Corruption & Governance Reform

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Rohana Bandara briefly challenged the Government’s claim that it is rebuilding the country, saying no visible progress is evident despite its statements. He repeatedly asked that his allotted time not be taken.

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¶ 01 Please do not take my time.

¶ 02 It is like that saffron silk saree. You claim you are rebuilding the country; you say a growing tree can be seen from both sides. But we do not see any such rebuilding. Please do not take my time.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 9 May 2025 ·No. 1748600585013314 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Rohana Bandara. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 9 May 2025. No. 1748600585013314. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/24803