Hon. Bimal Rathnayake

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 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. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Deputy Minister of Defence had presented the relevant document on his own initiative and could respond later if necessary. He emphasized that Members are responsible for the accuracy of documents they present, and requested the Speaker to allow Minister Ananda Wijepala to respond to the issue raised unexpectedly by the Leader of the Opposition.

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¶ 01 The Deputy Minister of Defence did not present it at anyone’s request; he presented it himself. Therefore, if necessary, he can answer this later. Responsibility for the accuracy of documents lies with the Members.

¶ 02 Therefore I request, Hon. Speaker, to allow Minister Ananda Wijepala to respond to what the Leader of the Opposition suddenly raised.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 20 November 2025 ·No. 22934 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. Bimal Rathnayake. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 20 November 2025. No. 22934. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/4356