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The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Hambantota· 19 March 2025 ·Debate: Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security)

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Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi alleged that the Election Commission and the National People's Power violated election-related rules in the Hambantota District, including by holding activities despite letters from the Commission stating that even a general meeting could not be held. He said he had previously raised concerns about nine principals being named as suspects during the General Election but no action had been taken. He tabled related files, photographs, and Election Commission letters, and requested an investigation.

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¶ 01 Yes, the day before yesterday. Even a General Meeting could not be held. The letters issued by the Election Commission state that. Then why are you violating the law?

¶ 02 The Election Commissioner and the Election Commission acted in violation of the rules they themselves issued. The National People's Power committed the second wrong in the Hambantota District. During the General Election, nine Principals were named as suspects and information was sent to the Commission. That is the first issue. I asked that it be investigated. I spoke here for two days about it, but nothing was done. This is the second issue. I have both or three of these files with me, and I present them now. You claim to speak truth and justice. If so, why act like this? I have tabled the photographs of the voting and the letters sent by the Election Commission. I request an investigation. But that is all. You may feel ashamed. If Hon. Nihal Galappaththi were here he would be ashamed and still scold me today—do not say that either. He is not in the House now. Where am I lying? Why do you say I lie? I do not lie. Here is the report. I have tabled it.

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Hansard, Wednesday, 19 March 2025 ·No. 1748499233099643 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 19 March 2025. No. 1748499233099643. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/25265