The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Chief Government Whip

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kalutara· 20 February 2026 ·Procedural: Motion on Parliamentary Sitting Hours

Parliamentary Procedure

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The Chief Government Whip moved that Parliament adjourn, after which the Chair put the question before the House. The Adjournment Motion was then scheduled to be moved by Hon. S.M. Marikkar, who was allotted 18 minutes.

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¶ 01 I move, “That Parliament do now adjourn.”

¶ 02 Question proposed.

¶ 03 The Adjournment Motion to be moved by the Hon. S.M. Marikkar. You have 18 minutes.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 20 February 2026 ·No. 23331 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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