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The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 10 March 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Seventeenth Allotted Day – Committee Stage

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Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna clarified that his earlier remarks reflected requests received from the public, particularly women, and were not intended as a personal position against the views of Muslim Members. He acknowledged the points made by Hon. Thahir and Hon. Hisbullah and emphasized his respect for Islam as a long-established religion.

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¶ 01 Hon. Presiding Member, please allow me one minute.

¶ 02 I wish to clarify a few points regarding what our Muslim brother said. I merely conveyed requests that came from the public, particularly women. I accept the views expressed by my brothers, including Hon. Thahir and Hon. Hisbullah. Islam is not a small religion as some may think; it has developed over millennia.

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Hansard, Monday, 10 March 2025 ·No. 1743651953052186 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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