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)

Corruption & Governance Reform

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The Prime Minister stated that members of her political movement, whether in Government or Opposition, are bound by the same political culture and discipline. She emphasized that allegations of corruption involving any member, including Hon. Sunil Handunnetti or Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera, would be investigated without distinction.

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¶ 01 Please remember Hon. Sunil Handunnetti and Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera come from the same political party, culture, discipline and training. It does not matter whether he is from Government or Opposition; what matters is the political culture that formed us. Whether it is Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera, Hon. Sunil Handunnetti or any of our Members—when it comes to corruption—do not doubt: we will investigate.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 10 April 2026 ·No. 23479 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 10 April 2026. No. 23479. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/6105