Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 19 May 2026 ·Debate: Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage

Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution

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Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna urged Members not to incite communal tensions or provoke conflict among innocent people. He referred to a personal willingness to resolve matters directly, though part of the statement was expunged by order of the Chair, and concluded with an appeal to avoid making the public fight.

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¶ 01 I will conclude.

¶ 02 Do not incite communalism. If necessary, Namal and I can settle this,

¶ 03 [Expunged on the order of the Chair.]

¶ 04 But please, do not make innocent people fight. With that request, I take my seat.

¶ 05 Thank you.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 19 May 2026 ·No. 23608 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 19 May 2026. No. 23608. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/29237