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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

I've publicly apologised for being an organiser of the @SLFreedomParty in 2013. This is nothing new for @RW_UNP to reveal & table in #Parliament . Why doesn't @RW_UNP table the location of #ArjunMahendran ? - @ShanakiyanR #SriLanka #ProtestLK #Colombo

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#SriLankaProtests were a direct result of economic hardships faced by public. How these protests can be described as a threat to national security must be considered - @Dr_HariniA #Colombo #Parliament #SriLankaCrisis #SriLankaEconomicCrisis

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2 years

Gotabaya Rajapaksa either wants to establish a military regime or let these protests continue. Do not stop the ongoing protests. The mother carrying a baby at a protest, was she an extremist? - @ShanakiyanR More @ - #SriLanka #SriLankaEconomicCrisis

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2 years

PM @PresRajapaksa keeps seeking our advice but walks away when we tell him what should be done. #India has provided nearly $5Bn in aid out of which only $50Mn is left. What can you do with $50Mn? @HarshadeSilvaMP #SriLanka #SriLankaCrisis #ProtestLK #Colombo

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2 years

President @RW_UNP is calling the very method which brought him to power 'violence & terrorism' because he is totally indebted to the opposition - @GGPonnambalam #SriLanka #SriLankaProtests #SriLankaEconomicCrisis #Colombo

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

Tell me a single investment that the Chinese have made in this country where #SriLankan people have been given employment? I'm not talking about labourers. If #China is truly #SriLanka 's friend, tell them to help with the @IMFNews Pgm. - @ShanakiyanR #SriLankaEconomicCrisis

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2 years

I noticed MPs saying that they built their homes without stealing. Who gave MPs permission to steal & build houses? @RW_UNP paved the way for @GotabayaR @RajapaksaNamal & @PresRajapaksa who were in hiding to come out - @ShanakiyanR #SriLanka #SLnews #SriLankaEconomicCrisis

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2 years

Today the Tamils of #SriLanka stand in solidarity with the Sinhalese. @MaithripalaS should be held accountable for this crisis because he let @PresRajapaksa become PM in 2018 - @ShanakiyanR #SriLanka #ProtestLK #Parliament #SLnews

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

The person who is responsible for #SriLankaEconomicCrisis is still #President . @RW_UNP is providing some interim relief by taking up position of PM. @MangalaLK forewarned of this predicament - @MASumanthiran #PrimeMinister #SLNews #Colombo

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2 years

Every candidate during every Presidential Election comes before the people & says that Executive Presidency will be abolished. You are lying to the people when you say that 22A will be the first step to that - @MASumanthiran #SriLanka #Colombo #SLnews

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

I want to tell the Monitory Board, if this is what you do to the working class of the country, you'll be the one who will be exposed before the country. You dare not do it because you will have to bear the wrath of the 2.5 Mn working class people of this country @MASumanthiran

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

#President @RW_UNP says that public institutions are over staffed. Ironically how many #Media Directors does the @PMDNewsGov have? Why does he have so many Media Directors? Is this his attempt at streamlining Public Sector workforce? @anuradisanayake #SriLanka #Colombo #SLnews

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

Unfortunately, military has not come out of the counter insurgency mode. They are the biggest peddlers of drugs in the #North & #East . By extention the police are also in it. There is so much of #corruption & black money involved @GGPonnambalam #SriLanka #SLnews #Colombo

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1 year

If you want to hear #HateSpeech take look at @PresRajapaksa 's speech which was made at Temple Trees. @KaruOnline was assaulted in @ParliamentLK and what action was taken in this regard? Mervyn Silva tied people on to trees and was any action taken? It is fair for @GGPonnambalam

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@ManthriLK_Watch

11 months

As a woman, I will fight alone on behalf of all the women in #SriLanka . 52% of the country accounts for the female population, which becomes a crucial component during the #Election of governments. There are 12 female MPs in @ParliamentLK at present. This isn't the first occasion

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

#Budget2023 aims to reduce the disabled persons benifit allowance from Rs. 5000/= to Rs. 2500/=. Police security has been provided to #Basil who is an economic hitman & Cabraal the other economic hitman has authored a book - MP @ShanakiyanR #SLnews #Colombo #SriLanka

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

If the Treasury is in state where Rs. 10 Bn could not be allocated for the elections, those responsible should go home. This is the very reason why we need an election. A group of theives are holding the country hostage, @anuradisanayake #Budget2023 #SriLanka #Colombo #SLnews

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@ManthriLK_Watch

7 months

The so-called #OnlineSafetyBill has become a classic example of how this #Parliament has mocked the legislative process. Due to the procedure that is there in the standing order, our traditions in terms of the legislature have been completely violated. This bill was gazetted on

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

#SriLankaEconomicCrisis can only be resolved through #Parliament . Nobody including @an_cabraal has the right to ignore directives issued by #Parliament 's Committee on Public Finance. - @HarshadeSilvaMP More @ - #SriLanka #Colombo

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

Why cannot President @RW_UNP declare his assets? Similarly why can't Fmr. Presidents @PresRajapaksa & @MaithripalaS declare thair assets? If they do so, all of us will have no choice but to disclose of our assets. - @EranWick #SriLanka #SLnews #Colombo

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

The factor on investment that needs to be recognized is called 'country risk'. It's not just about regulation but confidence in the country. Businessmen question me as to who is really safe in this country? - @EranWick #SriLanka #Parliament #Colombo #SriLankaEconomicCrisis

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@ManthriLK_Watch

7 months

This debate is illegal. This debate is contrary to the Standing Orders. Standing Orders very clearly state that the Sectoral Oversight Committee must give a report and it is only after that that anything in @ParliamentLK must move. What has been tabled today a 'report' is not a

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2 years

A Govt. should never engage in business since it has no concept of profit & loss. When losses occur, it becomes the cardinal onus of the treasury. People who've never set foot on either a car or aircraft are forced to share the burden - MP Ali Sabry #SriLanka #SLnews #Colombo

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

I was asked to chair the session but was deprived of the opportunity after @DCRGunawardena spoke to the Sec. Gen of @ParliamentLK . Is this because I speak against the 'deal politics' of @RW_UNP ? - @ShanakiyanR #SriLanka #GoHomeGota2022 #SriLankaEconomicCrisis #SriLankaProtests

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

Prasanna Ranatunga needs to make a clear statement regarding the provision of houses to MPs at Viyathpura Madiwela. People can't afford to construct a house, but here we have a housing project for MPs. - @ShanakiyanR #PowerCutLK #Colombo #SriLankaCrisis #SrilankanEconomicCrisis

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

According to Police, an intelligence officer had been detailed to follow @ShanakiyanR & myself. This is a violation of our @ParliamentLK privileges. Why are intelligence officers detailed to follow Opposition MPs? - @MASumanthiran #SriLanka #SLnews #Colombo

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@ManthriLK_Watch

9 months

On my way to @ParliamentLK today I got to know of a bitter story which had taken place in Kurenegala, where a husband had forced his wife to obtain indecent pictures of their 14 year old daughter on the promise of obtaining Rs. 100,000. The mother who had been unable to bear the

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

Weak & unstable Governments always resort towards inciting #racism . Thousands were killed owng to the war in #SriLanka . The loved ones of those deceased, have the right to commemorate them irrespective of it being in the North or the South. @Dr_HariniA #SriLanka #Colombo #SLnews

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

The people of #SriLanka have come to understand how disenfranchised they are in a state in which the politicians have lied to them for decades. They have been robbed. Not only the #Tamils but also the Sinhalese. - @GGPonnambalam #EconomicCrisisLK #Colombo

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

Entire approach of incumbent Govt. is to silence middle class & upper middle class and get away with Blue Murder. That's what's happening all around the country. Economic recovery & manner of governance have a strong connection - @MASumanthiran #SriLanka #Parliament #Colombo

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@ManthriLK_Watch

3 months

On various occasions our #constitution including various laws & acts have undergone amendments. However, in terms of the power & energy sector, we will not be able to move forward without an #Electricity Act. There is no other institution in this country which weilds such

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@ManthriLK_Watch

10 months

In yesterday's judgement, those who have been found guilty and found responsible for the collapse of the #economy in this country don't have to pay any compensation. The court says the petitioners did not ask for compensation. No, the court could have granted just equitable

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

There's a clear distinction between a Natl. list MP & an elected MP. As an elected MP, I have a responsibility towards the people who elected me, to put their interests first, as opposed to a Natl. list MP who may have been appointed to represent the interests of one individual.

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

Heejaaz Hezbullah was arrested under the PTA. He is being held under insubstantial evidence. The defense is asking where is the AG? His file wasn't with the State Counsel or the CID. How can you do this? @HarshadeSilvaMP #SriLanka #Colombo #SLnews

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

Politicians responsible for causing #malnutrition in #SriLanka have commenced acting a #new drama. A new political party has been established. The man who accused Dr. Shafi is a party VC - @ShanakiyanR #Colombo #SLnews #SriLankaEconomicCrisis

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@ManthriLK_Watch

11 months

#SriLanka 's Defence Secretary, a Fmr. Army Officer verbally threatened me at the @ParliamentLK premises, over a statement which I had made. Rs. 80 Mn is being spent to landscape the garden of the Army Commander. Soldiers walk the dogs of the Defence Secretary at Independece

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@ManthriLK_Watch

11 months

Even if that journalist in that interview thinks that we are second-class citizens in this world, who brought us to that state? You are a five-time Prime Minister. All these terms you served you may have said 'I was under an Executive President, I did not have enough power to do

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

You tell the world you are the 'Champions of Reconciliation'. However, my mic was muted as soon as I asked a question. The Deputy Speaker said it was an insensitive issue. Maybe if it was in Hambantota it would have been sensitive to him - @ShanakiyanR #SriLanka #Colombo #Tamil

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

I'm a candidate who contested at the Presidential #Election . It is a shame that foreign media has to goad the Govt. of #SriLanka to investigate & bring to justice the masterminds of SriLanka's #EasterSundayAttacks . It was mentioned in this house that the Cardinal had encouraged

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

President @RW_UNP while giving evidence before the PCoI on the #EasterSundayAttacks , has admitted that Military Intelligence has always wanted to divide the #Tamil speaking people into Tamils & #Muslims & for the Muslims to claim a seperate identity. The nature in which the

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

This is a very serious issue. A Hon. member of this #Parliament was called a 'කොටියා'. The Leader of the House & Deputy Speaker, are you allowing a Minister to say 'කොටියා' to somebody in this house? Why are you remaining silent? Is this permitted? @MASumanthiran #SLnews

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

Thugs who supported @PresRajapaksa are now wandering idly. Before @GotabayaR was elected, Muslims were the target. The 2nd chapter of the same drama is now unfolding. I urge the Sinhala community to not be duped into the same drama @ShanakiyanR #SriLanka #SriLankaEconomicCrisis

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

When Hon. @ReAdSarath spoke yesterday, he referred to the personal conduct of a judge, the Magistrate in Mullaitivu, made very serious allegations, referred to his wife, & all of that. It is a violation of Standing Order 83; personal conduct cannot be discussed without a

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@ManthriLK_Watch

7 months

Citizens during the Aragalaya lodged their protest against ruling party members primarily owing to a single reason. It was because public representatives failed to represent the interests of the public. The same thing is happening today. When a bill which is against the people is

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

A salary of Rs.100,000/= is not a rich man's salary. A pair of children's shoes which was Rs.1900 last year is over Rs.3000 at present. The impoverished & working classes need to be protected irrespective of any agreement. - @EranWick #SriLanka #EconomicCrisisLK #Colombo #SLnews

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

You can't allow one member to comment on the speech of a another member in the Opposition. That is Dr. @HarshadeSilvaMP 's opinion. Please don't interfere with the expression of views by other members of @ParliamentLK - MP @MASumanthiran #SriLanka #SLnews #Shanakiyan #China

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

Even if a person is being convicted in a court of law, that person can be present there. But, Janaka Rathnayake wasn't allowed to even observe the arguments made against him. However, we are allowing an MP who has smuggled gold, to vote on this resolution. - @EranWick #SriLanka

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

We have an issue with the Govt. using the Archaeological Dept. to grab land & instigate racism in N/E. There are many organisations to preserve heritage @UNESCO & even us. Why do you need monks? don't the authorities have any authority? @ShanakiyanR #SriLanka #Colombo #SLnews

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@ManthriLK_Watch

11 months

Yes, in many countries taxation is higher as opposed to #SriLanka . Howevr despite high taxes citizens of those countries receive services & benifits in return. Five lives were lost in Colpitty today due to the collapse of a tree on a bus. Taxes are paid by the people to the

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

Let's not fall into the trap of agreeing in words with @IMFNews . Unfortunately there is a perception of the people that @RW_UNP Govt. will 'protect' those who steal & rob - @EranWick #SriLanka #SLnews #Colombo #SriLankaEconomicCrisis

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

#HumanRights regimes, inst. & organisations work within an Intl. order, & their agendas will always come into play. As sovereign countries we need to know how to position ourselves, taking into account that reality @Dr_HariniA #SriLanka #Colombo #SLnews

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@ManthriLK_Watch

10 months

The Board of Control for #Cricket has always been in the hands of three families. At times, these families are in conflict & at times they are in agreement. Prasanna Ranatunga says that #ShammiSilva has given us money. Prasanna Ranatunga was found guilty of demanding ransom by

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@ManthriLK_Watch

11 months

You will never be able to go to London, Dubai or Singapore & sell this country's investment opportunities if your own colleagues are going to bring in a piece of legislation that prevents #IT companies from setting up here. This violates the basic principles of freedom of thought

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

The whole people's movement for change was hijacked and turned around with eyewash amendments, the 21st amendment, and a mockery of an election for #President . And the same status quo continues. - @MASumanthiran #SriLanka #Colombo #SLnews #Parliament

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@ManthriLK_Watch

9 months

There is no issue in calling me a tiger. First of all, bring the money which has been stolen from this country. The Foreign Minister or Foreign Affairs has been an esteemed position in this county. Today, what has it come to? Today we have a Foreign Minister who claims that his

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

Children do not receive education at schools anymore. They pay for their #Education and receive tuition. The Minister says that children are enjoying the privileges of 'free education'. This is a blatant lie. According to @CBSL data, 40% of funds allocated for education & health

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

What @C4Dispatches has revealed is the #truth . However, the nature of #SriLanka is to not observe the facts & instead find fault with what’s being said. What I said was Fmr. AG Dappula de Livera and Dep. Solicitor Gen. did not favor the release of #Pillayan . He was released by

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@ManthriLK_Watch

8 months

The first person who should adhere to financial discipline is the #President . We stated that the President's expenditure head was already a burden. But now a further Rs. 200 Mn is being requested to fill the deficit for the President's foreign tours, fuel needs & vehicle

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@ManthriLK_Watch

9 months

There is a vacancy in the Constitutional Council; all 10 members have not been appointed. We were entitled to nominate a member, & I proposed the name of MP Dharmalingam Siddarthan to be that member in the Constitutional Council. But to date, he has not been appointed to the

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 months

Now things are becoming clearer as to who is behind this. Yesterday, we saw an announcement that the Cabinet had considered and approved the presentation of an amendment to the Constitution, specifically to amend Article 83(b). This is an exercise purely designed to create

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

Today, there is so much raucousness over the dignity of one man as opposed to the dignity of my community. As far as the dignity of my community is concerned, we have not received any. Today I'm speaking out of pure emotion. The only way this could be sorted out is if these

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

Extraditing Arjuna Mahendra from #Singapore was part of the Govt.s' campaign promises 2 1/2 years ago. Since assuming to power, he is yet to brought before the law @Dr_HariniA #SriLanka #SLnews #Colombo

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@ManthriLK_Watch

7 months

Not even a report has been tabled. 42 clauses are to be amended according to the document that has just been given us. This is not the report that the Oversight Committee is supposed to submit. We are going outside of Standing Orders, & you are expecting members of @ParliamentLK

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

Hon. Min. of Justice complains about rampant #corruption . You sounded very much like an Opposition MP. You say all these persons including businessmen are protected by politicians. Its rich coming from the Justice Min @MASumanthiran #SLnews #SriLankaEconomicCrisis #Colombo

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

I would like to request of #SriLanka 's #Army & #Police to abstein from turning their guns towards civilian citizens. I hope that the protest slated for July 9 succeeds by 1000 per cent. - MP Sarath Fonseka #SriLanka #SriLankaEconomicCrisis #Colombo

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@ManthriLK_Watch

9 months

Rs. 110 Mn has been proposed as an allocation for the Fmr. Presidents under #Budget2024 . Last year, it was Rs. 84 Mn. This list includes Fmr. President @PresRajapaksa & @GotabayaR who have been found responsible by court, for the collapse of #SriLanka 's #economy . Our stance is

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@ManthriLK_Watch

9 months

The Constitutional Council appears under the same chapter as the Executive, that is wrong. There is a new chapter created. Executive is chapter 7, a new chapter 7(A) is created. 'Sui generis' organisation, Constitutional Council is neither part of the Executive nor a part of the

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@ManthriLK_Watch

4 months

On various occasions, allegations have been made against Ibrahim, an MP from our National List who represented us in 2015. His selection was not random; prior to his candidacy, President Rajapaksa honoured him with the title 'Deshakeerthi,' and in 2014, he was named Best Exporter

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@ManthriLK_Watch

9 months

If a country which is broke wants to come out of this #EconomicCrisis , it needs to produce & export, and for the sectors crucial for production like industies, agriculture & fisheries. For industries it's 0.2%, for agriculture its 2.6%, fisheries, the lowest is 0.18%. Given the

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

We will endure anything, attack us if you want, but if they attempt to attack the #Sinhala Buddhist culture on the pretext of #ProtestLK , we will not tolerate that - @ReAdSarath #SriLanka #Colombo #EconomicCrisisLK

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

The Justice Minister, Govt. & Fmr Govt. who heavily rely on a domestic mechanism when it comes to disappearances in the N/E are now justifying the arbitration of a foreign court in Singapore over the #XPressPearl incident. They say Arjun Mahendran is also in #Singapore . Why do

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@ManthriLK_Watch

11 months

#President @RW_UNP in his capacity as Finance Minister, has changed the cabinet paper, altered the standing agreement & has presented a new one recommending that a '0' per cent tax policy should be adhered to. This company has not invested USD 50 Mn to qualify for tax

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

#President @RW_UNP suffers from a mania to sit on the Speakers chair and deliver orations while looking left & right. Recently he lead an entourage of ambassadors to Kandy. Food expenses for the entourage amounts to Rs.320,000/= - @anuradisanayake #SLnews #Colombo #Parliament

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

The @pucslofficial recommended that a unit of electricity should be increased from Rs. 8/= to Rs. 10/=. Instead a unit has been increased from Rs. 8/= to Rs. 30/=. The people have been burdened instead of curbing the corruption at @CEB_lk - @ShanakiyanR #SriLanka #Colombo #SLnews

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2 years

This Govt. does not command a genuine people's mandate. #President says #Emergency law is essential for economic reforms. If the people of #SriLanka decline these reforms is the President going to utlize emergency law to enforce reforms? - @HarshadeSilvaMP #SLnews #SriLankaCrisis

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@ManthriLK_Watch

11 months

#SriLanka is being governed by a small cabal. This not only affects committees such as #CoPE , but holistically has a dire impact on the entire system of governance. Fortifying the mandate of these committees would be to no avail if we do not have the 'political will' to eradicate

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 months

I asked for a slot to deliver my speech today from the Chief Opposition Whip. At that point, he told me that he had received instructions to not let me have any speeches. He also asked me if I would work for Sajith Premadasa during the Presidential Election. However, I wasn't

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9 months

In the course of my speech and @MASumanthiran 's speech, neither of us spoke against the investigations against those individuals. And I told the Hon. Minister of Justice that we had no objections to those individuals who were seen in the photographs from being investigated, but

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

#Budget2023 does not specifically address concerns over food security in #SriLanka . At present 5.3Mn of the population have either reduced their food intake or reduced the number of meals consumed per day @Dr_HariniA #SriLankaEconomicCrisis #Colombo

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

When it comes to tax evasion, especially that of excise duty taxes evasion, as of 15 June the Mendis Company occupies the No. 1 spot. Primery dealers are being offred opportunities owing to the deals struck with them. - MP Vijitha Herath #SriLanka #Colombo #SLnews #Parliament

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

I declare myself an independent MP in @ParliamentLK henceforth. It was mentioned that those here today, are thieves. It was also mentioned, that we should concede the fact. However, there are some including myself who are not part of that denomination. We should change the

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

Most foreign remittances to #SriLanka are made by women who earn low-income salaries. In contrast, however, those who earn high-income salaries in major countries contribute very little. Instead, they attempt to instigate & cause political upheaval in the country - Min. Manusha

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

Do you even know what an Extended Fund Facility is? Most of you don't even understand what the #President said. The President's statement is correct. We all stated that we seek @IMFNews assistance at the very beginning. We worked with the President before you. - @sajithpremadasa

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@ManthriLK_Watch

7 months

The #President is rather keen on using @ParliamentLK to amass political clout & is less keen on policy statements. In reality, his actions have jeopardised #Democracy & the #system . He is using the powers vested within the Executive Presidency to utilize the Parliament as well as

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

President @RW_UNP in his policy statement did not mention #corruption . PM @DCRGunawardena once called @RW_UNP a thief with @PresRajapaksa . Wickramasinghe called @PresRajapaksa a thief. Who are you attempting to deceive? @Mujibur22244115 #EnoughIsEnough #SLnews #Colombo #Aragalaya

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@ManthriLK_Watch

9 months

You are the lot that introduced wizards & magicians to build #SriLanka . It is easy for you to forget this history after having raised your hand in Cabinet at that time. You say we are facing the repercussions of those mistakes, but those who committed the mistakes, are they

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@ManthriLK_Watch

9 months

Almost 40 Mn liters of #ethanol is being used in this country. Today local companies don't pay duty. Their production cost is Rs. 150/= for ethanol per liter. Whereas they are selling it in the market for Rs. 1500/=, they are making a profit of almost 10 times more. Where is the

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

Attacks are being launched targeting #Palestine refugee camps. We stand by the notion that Palestine should be recognized as an independent state. #SriLanka recognised Palatine as a separate state back in 1988. - @PresRajapaksa #SLnews #SriLanka #Colombo #Parliament

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@ManthriLK_Watch

10 months

I received an overseas call inquiring from me, as to how the son of @ProfBandaraMP who is also the Chairman of #CoPE was able to sit during an active session of the committee. I would like to ask where are my privileges? Can I take part in a CoPE meeting and speak? I'm not

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

During a #UNHRC session, it was revealed that economic crimes had been committed in #SriLanka . I recall that the Min. of Justice once said that a massive scale fraud had been committed at the @CBSL & that @RW_UNP was instrumental in it. @anuradisanayake #Colombo #SLnews

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 months

I recall @MuttiahMurali recently saying "If I were to contest, the Sinhalese people would vote for me & send me to @ParliamentLK . However if I was to contest for the #Cricket Committee, I'd doubt that I'll be able to get a single vote..". If the most prestigious cricketer said

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

How can we debate #Budget2023 without knowing the provisions of the @IMFNews staff level agreement? The Intl. community is talking about the economic crimes, hitmen and how a single family destroyed #SriLanka - @sajithpremadasa #SriLankaEconomicCrisis #SLnews #Colombo

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

Information has come to light that the #President had hosted several Justices of both the Appeals #Court & #SupremeCourt over a banquet. During a juncture where several sensitive court matters are to be decided, I'm of the opinion that the President should have refrained from

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@ManthriLK_Watch

10 months

The @ICC has now become the property of #India . The final #Cricket match was scheduled on the birthday of @narendramodi . @MahelaJay had instructed the team to let India bat even if the toss was won. What would be the true nature of the events behind such decisions? -

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

President @RW_UNP during his budget speech failed to mention social security & social justice. Not a word was spoken on how he intends to combat corruption & wastage in #SriLanka . Wickremesinghe is the cuckoo who laid eggs in the crows nest - @HarshadeSilvaMP #SLnews #Colombo

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@ManthriLK_Watch

1 year

An international investigation should be launched into the @C4Dispatches allegations. There is not point in appointing a Select Commitee. The Govt. has to agree to an International investigation. Although Salley claims he was abroad, he was able to change his passport &

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@ManthriLK_Watch

7 months

A JVP activist stated several months ago that a group of 700 cadres had each created 100 #socialmedia accounts, forming a substantial contingent of 70,000 to disseminate its propaganda. Such groups should be wary of the #OnlineSafetyBill . Even the heads of platforms like

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 months

At this juncture, the government mechanism regarding the introduction of bills has paved the way for several crises. The #Gender #Equality Bill serves as the finest example. The #President is using the powers of the Executive in a very authoritarian manner. There is no proper

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

All succesive Govt.'s are responsible for burdning the public due to botched policy decisions. Out the 5 @IMFNews recommendations, #SriLanka is not implementing the fight against corruption! - MP Vijitha Herath #SLnews #Colombo #SriLankaCrisis

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@ManthriLK_Watch

2 years

Speaker @YapaMahinda now that #Horugogama has been established, you have become the village warden. Have you no shame? MP Hesha Withanage #SriLanka #ProtestLK #Parliament #Colombo

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