10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

The Hon. K. Kader Masthan

Sri Lanka Labour Party· Vanni· 18 February 2025 ·Debate: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget

Infrastructure
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Hon. K. Kader Masthan urged the Government to open the Eluwankulam–Mannar road, stating that it would shorten the route to Jaffna by about 82 kilometres and reduce fuel use and vehicle wear. He suggested that earlier pressure had prevented the road’s opening and asked the current Government and President to ensure it is made accessible.

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¶ 01 Please give me one minute.

¶ 02 Opening the Eluwankulam–Mannar road reduces the Jaffna route by about 82 km, saving fuel and reducing vehicle wear. It appears previous pressure prevented its opening. This Government and the current President are not subject to such pressures. Please ensure it is opened. Thank you for the opportunity.

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Hansard, Tuesday, 18 February 2025 ·No. 1740219460090985 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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