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The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Gampaha· 5 August 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon

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Mahinda Jayasinghe argued that if the Opposition opposes unlawful acts, it should not withhold its vote on the matter before the House. He stated that the Government had demonstrated its approach through action rather than words.

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¶ 01 I will conclude, Hon. Speaker. If the Opposition is against unlawful acts, they have no right to withhold their vote on this. We have shown by action, not words, how to proceed. Thank you for the opportunity.

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Hansard, Tuesday, 5 August 2025 ·No. 1754902606038704 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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