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The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan

Democratic Tamil National Alliance· Vanni· 3 December 2024 ·Debate: Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses)

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Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan thanked voters in Vanni District, party supporters, and political colleagues for electing him to the Tenth Parliament, while also recalling the late Most Rev. Rayappu Joseph as an influence. He stated that three points in the President’s policy statement had drawn his attention, beginning with the President’s recognition of issues facing the farming community.

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¶ 01 Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

¶ 02 I thank the people of Vanni District for electing me to this Tenth Parliament. I also remember with gratitude my mentor and guide, the late Most Rev. Rayappu Joseph, who continues to inspire us. I thank the voters of Vanni who have steadfastly supported me, the Tamil National People’s Front alliance, and the Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization, as well as all our party activists and fellow candidates who campaigned with me.

¶ 03 Three points in the Hon. President’s policy statement drew my attention. He clearly recognized the issues of the farming community…

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Hansard, Tuesday, 3 December 2024 ·No. 1733459564028450 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 3 December 2024. No. 1733459564028450. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/29789