The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Colombo· 10 April 2026 ·Debate: Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody)

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The Prime Minister said concerns about the independence of the COPE Chairman should be raised separately. She expressed confidence that Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera, as Chairman of COPE, would conduct an impartial inquiry.

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¶ 01 Hon. Member, that is a different issue. If you have concerns about the independence of the COPE Chairman, raise them. I am confident Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera, Chairman of COPE, will conduct an impartial inquiry.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 10 April 2026 ·No. 23479 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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