The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake

New Democratic Front· National List· 20 November 2025 ·Debate: Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate

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Ravi Karunanayake criticized government micromanagement of private-sector competition, arguing that forcing CPC to take Rs. 8.5 million in shares would deter companies seeking to retain control. He warned against inconsistent policy signals and said such an approach could leave the Trade Minister attempting to import rice without funds.

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¶ 01 If a company wants to retain control and you ask CPC to take Rs. 8.5 million in shares, who will come? When the private sector competes, Government micromanagement must stop. Do not signal right and turn left. Otherwise, the Trade Minister will have to import rice without money.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 20 November 2025 ·No. 22934 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 20 November 2025. No. 22934. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/4419