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The Hon. K.V. Samantha Vidyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Badulla· 4 December 2024 ·Debate: Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate

Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution
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The Minister stated that the National People’s Power was elected with support across ethnic and regional lines and argued that the Government has a mandate to pursue inclusive national development. He emphasized the need to address plantation community issues and strengthen infrastructure and services for historically underserved communities. He framed these priorities within the new Government’s broader commitment to unity, equality, and accountable governance.

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¶ 01 Madam Presiding Member, as a new Government, the National People’s Power has been elected by Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims, Burghers and Malays across the North, South, East and West...

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Hansard, Wednesday, 4 December 2024 ·No. 1733893521018713 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. K.V. Samantha Vidyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 4 December 2024. No. 1733893521018713. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/25659