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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

Women & ChildrenReligion & Culture
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The member stated that no attempt had been made to change or interfere with the religion in question. He said the concerns raised were limited to the welfare of children and women.

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¶ 01 Please allow me a short moment, Hon. Presiding Member.

¶ 02 We have not tried to introduce any changes to that religion. Our blood is with them. We only raised concerns about children and women—nothing more.

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