The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 21 February 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025: Second Reading (Fourth Allotted Day)

Parliamentary Procedure

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Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna objected to the application of Standing Orders, claiming that Tamil minority Members are treated more strictly when attempting to raise points of Order. He requested that they be allowed to speak, noting that another Member had recently been permitted to do so.

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¶ 01 You allow others to raise points of Order, but when it is the Tamil minority, you look strictly at the Standing Orders. Why is this happening? You should allow us to speak. Another Member was allowed the other day, but—

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 21 February 2025 ·No. 1740809173064396 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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