The Hon. Bhagya Sri Herath, Attorney-at-Law

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Anuradhapura· 22 February 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day)

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Bhagya Sri Herath referred to public fears during the election period, stating that some people did not vote for the Government because they believed alms-giving or charitable religious practices would be stopped if it came to power. The remark appeared to address misconceptions about the Government’s intentions.

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¶ 01 Please be seated. Some refused to vote for us fearing alms-giving would be stopped if we came to power.

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Source: Hansard, Saturday, 22 February 2025 ·No. 1741001658041256 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Bhagya Sri Herath, Attorney-at-Law. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 22 February 2025. No. 1741001658041256. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/25043