10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

Hon. Arkam Ilyas

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Matara· 19 March 2026 ·Adjournment: Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis

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Hon. Arkam Ilyas stated that a high-level committee has been appointed by the Power Ministry with relevant ministries to study the electrification of transport using renewable energy. He said Hon. Kariapper’s proposals would be considered by the committee, assessed for practicality, and pursued where feasible.

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¶ 01 Hon. Kariapper, thank you for the proposals. The Power Ministry together with Transport, Highways and Urban Development has appointed a high-level committee to study electrifying transport with renewables. We will consider your proposals there; we will assess practicality and do our best.

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Hansard, Thursday, 19 March 2026 ·No. 23381 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. Arkam Ilyas. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 19 March 2026. No. 23381. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/30219