The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Badulla· 9 April 2026 ·Debate: Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency

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Chaminda Wijesiri objected to limitations on Opposition speaking time, claiming Government Members receive more opportunity to speak, and asked the Chair to allow him to complete his remarks. He also requested that unparliamentary words be expunged from the record and rejected outside individuals, including those associated with Cinnamon Life, giving “character certificates” to Members.

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¶ 01 Madam, I am speaking under the relevant Standing Orders. Please allow me to complete. Government Members are given ample time, but we are constrained. Please ensure unparliamentary words are expunged. Also, persons cannot come from Cinnamon Life to give us character certificates.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 9 April 2026 ·No. 23475 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 9 April 2026. No. 23475. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/28617