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The Hon. Lal Premanath

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Matara· 12 September 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: National Youth Services Council Objectives (Q.6/2025)

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Hon. Lal Premanath said the institution was established to provide youth with leadership training and exposure to diverse cultures. He expressed confidence in the young Deputy Minister responsible for the relevant institutions and noted that notable artistes such as Chandralekha Perera and Chandrasena Hettiarachchi had emerged through its work in the past.

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¶ 01 Alright, Hon. Speaker. Our Hon. Deputy Minister is a very young and capable Deputy Minister. I believe he bears the responsibility for these institutions under the Council with a broad understanding. When the institution was created, there were major objectives for youth such as leadership training and familiarizing youth with diverse cultures. We also know that outstanding artistes such as Chandralekha Perera and Chandrasena Hettiarachchi emerged in the past.

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Hansard, Friday, 12 September 2025 ·No. 1758618446023035 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Lal Premanath. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 12 September 2025. No. 1758618446023035. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/3209