The Hon. Ajith P. Perera

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Kalutara· 20 November 2025 ·Debate: Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate

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Hon. Ajith P. Perera questioned whether, alongside transferring shares to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, the Government would also proceed with an initial public offering. He argued that listing shares is a democratic measure that enables citizens to purchase shares, and sought the Minister’s position on allowing public participation.

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¶ 01 In a place where a senior Minister like you is present, this must be asked. Listing is a democratic act allowing all citizens to buy shares. If you are giving shares to CPC, are you agreeable to also proceed with the IPO?

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 20 November 2025 ·No. 22934 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ajith P. Perera. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 20 November 2025. No. 22934. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/4489