The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· National List· 10 April 2026 ·Debate: Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody)

Parliamentary Procedure

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Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper used a brief metaphor to argue that responsibility for an error or outcome lies with the source of the instruction rather than external circumstances. He thanked Hon. Kabir Hashim for yielding time and addressed the Presiding Member, without making a specific legislative proposal or demand.

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¶ 01 I have been given a few extra minutes by the Hon. Kabir Hashim. Thank you.

¶ 02 As with the parable: you cannot blame the wall or a passing distraction when the fault stems from your own instruction — responsibility attaches at the origin. That is what is happening here. Thank you, Madam Presiding Member.

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