The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress· Batticaloa· 20 November 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Grant of Permission for Muslim Female Nurses to Wear Trousers

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Dr. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah stated that Muslim nurses, including in the Eastern Province, had previously been allowed to wear trousers without issue, but recent objections had arisen in some places. He requested the Minister to take appropriate action to address the matter.

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¶ 01 Hon. Minister, previously there was no issue; in fact, across the country, including the Eastern Province, Muslim nurses were allowed to wear trousers, and this was not a problem. Only recently, and in some places, issues have arisen. Therefore, I request you to take appropriate action.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 20 November 2025 ·No. 22934 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 20 November 2025. No. 22934. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/4313