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The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 5 August 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Regulations

AgricultureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution
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Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna objected to being interrupted and responded to remarks directed at him. He questioned why a promised leather factory for the North and East had not been established despite land allocations, DCC meetings, and completed processes, noting that carcasses from the region continue to be transported to the South.

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¶ 01 Not to clarify, but allow me first to respond. When I am insulted, please allow me to answer. I will only take 20 seconds. We will not prolong this.

¶ 02 I wish to say this: Why are you afraid to stand up? They promised a leather factory for the North and East. We allocated lands, held many DCC meetings, and completed the processes. Yet not a single leather factory has been established in the North or East. Every dead animal from the North and East is taken to the South. We even gave lands. Please allow me to state this. Do not be afraid. We will never...

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Hansard, Tuesday, 5 August 2025 ·No. 1754902606038704 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 5 August 2025. No. 1754902606038704. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/28020