The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka - Chief Opposition Whip

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Galle· 6 February 2026 ·Procedural: Division: Resolution under Public Security Ordinance

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Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the Opposition does not believe a state of emergency is necessary, referring to points made by its Members during the emergency debate. He asked that the Opposition’s objection to implementing the emergency be formally recorded.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, as our Members stated during the emergency debate, we do not believe there is a necessity to implement the state of emergency. Please record our opposition.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 6 February 2026 ·No. 23270 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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