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Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 20 November 2025 ·Procedural: Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters

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Hon. Sajith Premadasa said criticism and praise should both be accepted responsibly, referring to comments about Chathura and Chamuditha. He also alerted the Speaker, in a procedural manner, that he had received information about a snake entering the Speaker’s room and stressed that the matter was not intended as a joke or disruption.

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¶ 01 Likewise, you spoke about Chathura and Chamuditha. When they praise, it is good; when we point out mistakes, it is bad. It should not be like that—accept both responsibly.

¶ 02 Hon. Speaker, I wish to inform you of something. I received information that a snake had entered your room as well. Therefore, especially—this is not a joke, and I am not disturbing proceedings.

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Hansard, Thursday, 20 November 2025 ·No. 22934 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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