The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam
Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected that his name had been mentioned in the Chamber and asserted his right under the Standing Orders to seek a clarification. He said he had properly raised a matter of national importance under Standing Order 27(2) as a Party Leader and questioned the usefulness of a delayed ministerial response. He also criticized the Speaker’s handling of proceedings, claiming it contributed to disorder in Parliament.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, you stated at the Parliamentary Business Committee yesterday that we conduct business here in accordance with the Standing Orders. Hon. Archchuna mentioned my name. Did you not hear it, or I do not know what the issue is. When my name is mentioned, I have a right under the Standing Orders to seek a clarification.
¶ 02 I have two points. Under Standing Order 27(2), I raised a matter of national importance. As a Party Leader, I have that right. The Minister requested time to answer. After the event, speaking is of no use. That is why this system exists.
¶ 03 Hon. Speaker, I will finish—please allow me to ask. Every morning this Parliament becomes chaotic because of your conduct.
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- Hansard, Thursday, 19 February 2026 ·No. 23328 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 19 February 2026. No. 23328. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/30310