Dayasiri requests extra hour given to Sajith in Parliament

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Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa be allowed one hour from 8.30 am to 9.30 am during Parliament sessions to discuss issues.

"This is a fair request. We can start the Parliament session thereafter at 9.30 am. Otherwise the allocated time is cut short," MP Jayasekara suggested, adding that his time was cut short from seven minutes to five minutes.

"Parliament can commence proceedings at 8.30 am, where Mr. Premadasa can sit with the Speaker and discuss his issues. Then at 9.30 am we can start off the Parliament sessions and go ahead with our routine work," MP Jayasekara explained.

Responding to the statement, MP Harsha de Silva said that 92 minutes of debate time were lost, with both the government and opposition exceeding their permitted time allowances. "Both sides must accept responsibility," Dr. de Silva said.

MP Jayasekara noted that economic expert Dr. Harsha de Silva only received four minutes to make his speech during the crucial debate on Sri Lanka's economy. "What can you elaborate in such a short time of four minutes?" Jayasekara questioned.

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Prof. K.P. Balasooriya Friday, 21 July 2023 10:00 AM

Oh my God, it's a good move. Thanks Mr. Dayasiri Jayasekera, please co-operate with him and topple this ruthless dictator Ranil and his SLPP henchmen.

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Hendrick Roy Friday, 21 July 2023 10:01 AM

Hats off Mr. Jayasekera - now you are doing the right thing.

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Ah Friday, 21 July 2023 04:52 PM

Giving more time is utter waste. Utterly useless debates which in no way will help to improve the economy. Please for our sake let them speak for days at their headquarters. If necessary allow those who are also supporting from other parties. Good for nothing

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Christo255 Friday, 21 July 2023 10:19 AM

Dayspring as well as Opposition leader are clueless time wasters who like to play the gallery. In their long time wasting our money and time can they name one achievement of theirs done for the benefit of poor voters

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Voter Friday, 21 July 2023 02:20 PM

Even if Dayasiri supports , Sajith can't topple Ranil as Ranil has the supports of the Rogues in Parliament who are in the majority.

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Man Friday, 21 July 2023 04:34 PM

Thank you Sajith for speaking on behalf of the suppress and affected.

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Chumley Pinto Friday, 21 July 2023 07:12 PM

Talk talk, talk at the talk shop, known as the parliment and blocking all forward moves of the country. All talk and arguments but no agreement and action . Waste of time.

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Tissa Fernando Friday, 21 July 2023 07:31 PM

Yes, at least people can have 60 minutes of laughing.

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Ksn Friday, 21 July 2023 10:10 PM

He can add more new words to the English language if he s given an extra time... but with less effective outcome ultimately to everybody

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Buddhist Friday, 21 July 2023 10:36 PM

The main issue is having a biased speaker, he has to be removed first.

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