The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· National List· 8 January 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued)

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M. Nizam Kariapper objected to the Minister’s use of the word “nasarani,” stating that it was unparliamentary and offensive when applied to all Opposition MPs. He requested that the Minister withdraw the remark, while indicating he did not wish to prolong the matter.

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¶ 01 Hon. Minister, you used the word “nasarani,” which is unparliamentary. Please withdraw it; it hurts when all Opposition MPs are labeled so. I will not prolong the issue—just withdraw that word.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 8 January 2025 ·No. 1737023464031571 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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