The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kalutara· 12 September 2025 ·Oral question: Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2))

Parliamentary Procedure

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Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa criticized the Leader of the Opposition for allegedly misunderstanding the Standing Orders relating to raising “a matter of urgent national importance.” He urged the Opposition Leader to understand the procedural requirements before posing such questions in Parliament.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, as the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, it is regrettable that the Hon. Leader of the Opposition cannot read and understand the Standing Orders. The term used is ‘a matter of urgent national importance’. Please understand that. If you do not, ask someone near you. The role of the Leader of the Opposition is important. Therefore, without making a fuss, understand these matters properly and then ask your question.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 12 September 2025 ·No. 1758618446023035 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 12 September 2025. No. 1758618446023035. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/3321