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Use of Obscene Language: Harin apologises
23 May 2016 08:45 am - 13 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}
After Telecommunications and Digital Technology Minister Harin Fernando abused Joint Opposition MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage in obscene language, the parliamentary authorities have begun to consider amending the Standing Orders to ensure the dignity and decorum of the House.
The incident took place last week.
The Joint Opposition’s parliamentary group leader Dinesh Gunawardena had raised the issue at the Business Committee meeting and Speaker Karu Jayasuriya had agreed to look into it.
It is learnt that MPs who use unparliamentary language would be prevailed upon to withdraw their remarks forthwith or else face disciplinary action. Meanwhile, party leaders have stressed the need to amend the Standing Orders to provide for stern action.
Mr. Fernando, in a video clip posted on the internet, apologised to the country and its citizens for his actions. He said the Speaker had asked him about it last Friday.
“I am willing to accept any punishment given to me. Today there is a sinister mudslinging campaign against me in the social media. There is no video evidence against me,” he said. (Kelum Bandara)
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Sri Lankans Monday, 23 May 2016 09:05 AM
You appear to be getting too big for your boots after the Uva election.
Premalal Monday, 23 May 2016 10:05 AM
Dignity of the house? How can any law maintain the dignity of a place frequented by a bunch of people who are repeatedly accused of being the most corrupt in our society?
Ritu Monday, 23 May 2016 10:20 AM
Mr Minister....i guess any language is fine because these people do not know how to behave in the parliament,they ONLY care about the big BUCKS into their POCKETS !!!! and not the country.......
Labby Monday, 23 May 2016 10:51 AM
He has humbled himself to apologise to not just the parliament to but to all citizens of the country. Good on him.
gOB Monday, 23 May 2016 10:59 AM
there is nothing left to sling mud at you as you are already mud
Maha Monday, 23 May 2016 11:17 AM
Those that use obscene language in Parliament should be fined Rs. 10,000. That would put a quick stop the use of their mother-tongue in Parliamentary discourse.
Wele Vidane Monday, 23 May 2016 11:22 AM
But he should not mention about video clip.
Piyumi Monday, 23 May 2016 12:22 PM
Yes Maha..... you are there. That will be quiet practical. In this wesak season try controlling your mind,body
malij Monday, 23 May 2016 01:08 PM
Good suggestion. But taking into consideration the way most of the politicians behave now, they may be even have to pawn their pants at the end of the day, to pay the fines.
Sharon Monday, 23 May 2016 02:03 PM
Well said Piyumi
tissa Tuesday, 24 May 2016 10:52 AM
HON DIGITAL MINISTER UTTERED THE WORST FILTHY WORDS IN SINHALA LANGUAGE.PEOPLE WILL PUNISH HIM.
jolly bird Tuesday, 24 May 2016 01:21 PM
ITS NOT STRANGE ITS VERY COMMON IN THE HOUSE. SO CALLED JO IS FAMILIAR WITH IT. via DM Android App
Veda-mama Tuesday, 24 May 2016 02:30 PM
However, the bottom line is "The bringing up matters".
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