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The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· National List· 18 June 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural: Adjournment Motion Dispute and House Adjournment

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M. Nizam Kariapper invoked Standing Order No. 19, stating that the matter had been raised by the Leader of the Opposition and the Chief Opposition Whip with the support of 20 Members, including himself. He questioned why he should not be permitted to proceed on that basis.

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¶ 01 Why not? It is perfectly fine. Under Standing Order No. 19, it was brought up by the Leader of the Opposition and the Chief Opposition Whip and 20 of us stood up in agreement. I am one of them. So, why can I not do it?

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Hansard, Wednesday, 18 June 2025 ·No. 1751280704002343 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 18 June 2025. No. 1751280704002343. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/6846