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The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake

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

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Bimal Rathnayake argued that the Opposition had not presented a specific, evidence-based charge against the Minister. He acknowledged, however, that electricity generation output from imported coal had been lower than expected and indicated willingness to address that issue further if necessary.

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¶ 01 Frankly, I am happy you have a brief moment of joy.

¶ 02 Hon. Speaker, the Opposition’s arguments do not level a specific charge at the Minister. They lack logical and evidentiary basis. However, we all accept this: the output from the imported coal has been lower than expected in electricity generation. If needed, I will speak to that.

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Hansard, Friday, 10 April 2026 ·No. 23479 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 10 April 2026. No. 23479. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/6172