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The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi· Vanni· 5 August 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Regulations

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Thurairasa Ravikaran raised concern over alleged illegal night fishing in the Mullaitivu sea area using powerful lights. He questioned why the Navy, Police and Department of Fisheries had not stopped these activities despite being responsible for enforcement.

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¶ 01 Hon. Presiding Member, give me one minute!

¶ 02 The Mullaitivu sea area is in the hands of lawbreakers. Night fishing with powerful lights makes the entire sea appear like daytime. While these illegal activities are happening, those responsible for enforcement merely watch. Why cannot the Navy, Police and the Department of Fisheries stop these activities? I ask and take my seat. Thank you!

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Hansard, Tuesday, 5 August 2025 ·No. 1754902606038704 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 5 August 2025. No. 1754902606038704. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/28017