Hon. Ravi Karunanayake

New Democratic Front· National List· 17 February 2026 ·Procedural: Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment

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Hon. Ravi Karunanayake stated that the reference to the “Provincial Council Elections Act” had been removed from the Motion, allowing it to proceed without obstructing Provincial Council elections. He said there was therefore no impediment or delay to holding those elections and expressed agreement.

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¶ 01 Yes, the part “Provincial Council Elections Act” has been removed and the Motion is brought accordingly. Then there is no impediment to Provincial Council elections; there will be no delay. I agree.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 17 February 2026 ·No. 23279 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. Ravi Karunanayake. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 17 February 2026. No. 23279. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/5987