The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Badulla· 17 February 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Electricity Generated by Solar Panels (Q.2/2025)

Parliamentary Procedure

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Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point under Standing Order 34(1), arguing that the Chair, not the Leader of the House, should determine whether remarks violate Standing Orders. He objected to expunging words merely on request and contended that Members should be able to make direct allegations without delay.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, my point is under Standing Order 34(1). Traditionally, we do not recite numbers; the Chair determines whether it is a Standing Order, otherwise directs the Member to sit. Also, there is no rule to expunge simply because the Leader of the House requests it. One should not have to wait till Friday to call a thief a thief.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 17 February 2026 ·No. 23279 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 17 February 2026. No. 23279. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/5791