The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 6 February 2025 ·Oral question: Questions Under Standing Order 27(2)

Justice & Human Rights

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Sajith Premadasa stated that he had requested the Prime Minister to brief Parliament the following day on action being taken regarding the assassination of Lasantha Wickrematunge. He said the request was aimed at ensuring justice for Wickrematunge’s family and bringing those responsible to account.

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¶ 01 Okay, no problem.

¶ 02 Hon. Deputy Speaker, I asked the Hon. Prime Minister to brief this House tomorrow on action regarding the Lasantha Wickrematunge assassination, to deliver justice to his family and bring the killers to book. That is all I said.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 6 February 2025 ·No. 1739271735020022 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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