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The Hon. Ajith P. Perera

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Kalutara· 20 February 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Three-Judge Anti-Corruption Permanent High Court (Q.1/1206/2024)

Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform
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Ajith P. Perera asked why approximately 42 corruption-related cases, allegedly withdrawn against powerful individuals including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, had not been refiled despite a presidential election promise. He questioned whether the delay was due to fear, political arrangements, or other obstacles.

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¶ 01 My second supplementary: It was promised at the last presidential election to re-institute about 42 cases withdrawn against powerful, wealthy, corrupt individuals including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Why are they not being re-filed? Is it fear, a deal, or some other problem?

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Hansard, Friday, 20 February 2026 ·No. 23331 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ajith P. Perera. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 20 February 2026. No. 23331. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/29880