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The Hon. (Mrs.) M.A.C.S. Gangani

25 February 2025 ·Debate: Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Continuation Day 7)

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Hon. (Mrs.) M.A.C.S. Gangani rejected a remark made in the Chamber characterizing a female MP from Malimawa as “childish,” stating that women in Malimawa are strong. She said their objective is to build a prosperous country and improve citizens’ lives, expressing confidence that this goal would be achieved without retreating.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, I heard a comment in this Chamber today that a lady MP in Malimawa was called “childish.” I wish to state clearly that there is no such “childish” lady MP in Malimawa. Our ultimate objective is to make this country prosperous and to beautify the lives of our citizens. All the women within Malimawa are strong. We are all hopeful that on the 669th day we will build that prosperous country, uplift the lives of our citizens, and we will not turn back. I conclude in silence.

¶ 02 Thank you very much.

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Hansard, Tuesday, 25 February 2025 ·No. 1741258607035810 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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