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The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi· National List· 1 March 2025 ·Debate: Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326)

Corruption & Governance ReformEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution
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Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam argued that reconciliation, accountability, and reintegration require the adoption of a new Constitution. He noted the Government’s stated intention to introduce one and urged that constitutional reform be prioritized to address the national question and support economic improvement.

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¶ 01 Please grant me one more minute, Hon. Presiding Member.

¶ 02 If reconciliation, accountability, and reintegration are to materialize, a new Constitution is necessary. While the Government claims it will bring one, Members have repeatedly stressed that it is essential for resolving the national question and improving the economy. I urge focus on these matters. Thank you.

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Hansard, Saturday, 1 March 2025 ·No. 1741955797040395 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 1 March 2025. No. 1741955797040395. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/328