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The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 28 February 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Continued (Afternoon)

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Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order expressing that people in the North do not want further division in the country and wish to live with Sinhalese citizens as friends and as an integral part of Sri Lanka. He requested an assurance from the President on the introduction of a new Constitution and the granting of equal rights.

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¶ 01 Sir, I rise to a Point of Order.

¶ 02 Good afternoon, Hon. President and Hon. Prime Minister!

¶ 03 Hon. Chairman, thank you for the opportunity. As Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha mentioned, we are from the North and we do not want another division in this country. We want to live with the Sinhalese as friends and as an integral part of this country. On this occasion, we would like to hear from the Hon. President that we will get a new Constitution and equal rights.

¶ 04 Thank you very much.

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Hansard, Friday, 28 February 2025 ·No. 1741927369029372 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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