The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna· National List· 8 April 2026 ·Adjournment: Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy

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Namal Rajapaksa briefly alleged that while ordinary people are facing economic hardship and heavy tax burdens, government ministers and officials are accumulating privileges and social standing. He framed the issue as a contrast between public hardship and perceived advantages enjoyed by those in government.

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¶ 01 Sir, give me just 30 seconds, please.

¶ 02 On one side, innocent people face economic hardship and unlimited tax burdens; while the Government—its Ministers and officials—are amassing social capital and privileges.

¶ 03 Thank you.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 8 April 2026 ·No. 23474 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 April 2026. No. 23474. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/960