Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 3 February 2026 ·Adjournment: Adjournment Debate: Muthurajawela Wetland

Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary Procedure

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Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he regards Sri Lanka as a country for all communities, including Sinhalese, Muslims, and Tamils. He criticized the low attendance in Parliament, noting that its daily sitting cost is Rs. 15 million, and questioned whether even 20 Members were present.

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¶ 01 This is my country. I love the Sinhalese; I love the Muslims; I love the Tamils. I am speaking in Parliament. Let us count how many are here today. If you can, even count 20 and show. The daily cost is Rs. 15 million.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 3 February 2026 ·No. 23252 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 3 February 2026. No. 23252. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/8882