The Hon. Mano Ganesan
Hon. Mano Ganesan responded to a reference to his name regarding the BOO housing matter, saying his comments were made out of concern rather than political hostility. He urged the Minister to continue the housing programme, recalling earlier discussions with the Indian Prime Minister and former High Commissioners that led to a pledge to build 10,000 houses. He welcomed the Minister’s commitment to proceed with the next phase and to provide ten perches of land, asking that these pledges be implemented.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 My name was mentioned. Hon. Minister, I am pleased regarding the BOO matter. The issue is this: We had set off on a journey; please take that journey forward. I did not speak out of anger, but out of sorrow. Why would I be angry with you? You are my friend and brother. We are not speaking from political divisions. Recognize that we had already begun this journey. We discussed with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with former High Commissioners. It was through such discussions that we obtained the pledge to build 10,000 houses. Yes, you initiated it; let us take the programme forward. Is that wrong? There is no problem. We are not blaming you. When you start the next phase, we will take it further. We are not speaking in anger; do not be suspicious. We speak with sadness, but we wish you well to carry on the work. You said ten perches would be given; please do give it. Good.
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Cite as: The Hon. Mano Ganesan. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 14 March 2025. No. 1744281136023320. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/26466