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Not only in the country, but the government had also taken actions to suppress expressing opinions even in the parliament, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National List MP G. L. Peiris said.

Addressing the media, he said the government had not even given the right to speak to thirteen parliamentarians at the chamber of the parliament.

"Today the main discussion in the parliament was about the tactics of increasing the national income of the country. The expression of ideas relating to the above matter has been restricted thoughtfully. The government might have been frightened by our idea, "Minister said.

It is useless to talk about the privileges of a Member of Parliament if the fundamental right of speech is violated. This is a total disruption of the parliament's democracy.

"A very strong opinion in this regard has been created in our country and internationally." "The Commonwealth Parliamentary Organization, the Inter-Parliamentary Organization, and the countries in the South Asian SAAC region have also been informed with a written note," he said. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

 

 

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  • Shamin Wednesday, 21 September 2022 03:00 PM

    Although they are also to blame for bringing the country to this situation.. some credit must be given for speaking up even at this late stage… let’s hope they keep up the pressure without giving into a deal

    Man Wednesday, 21 September 2022 03:24 PM

    Take this matter to the UN like the patriotic Mahinda did in 1990.

    sunil Wednesday, 21 September 2022 03:28 PM

    from when did old Prof. get interested in peoples right to speak. Where was this noble consideration when you were boot licking Rajapakshas

    surya Wednesday, 21 September 2022 03:29 PM

    So it is now OK to run behind international organizations complaining on internal matters

    Wrong, Wrong wrong Wednesday, 21 September 2022 04:01 PM

    These are defectors from the SLPP. GL was thoroughly ridiculing the Aragalaya youth as having impossible aspirations. Dullas was supported by Mahinha along with GL, so those can't be trusted as they will only raise up the Rajapaksa to provide back for the votes for Dullas failed Presidential bid. When Ranjan Ramanayke was suppressed and jailed these people said nothing, and big law man GL would say Ranjan broke the law. According to parliament protocol GL is a nobody, with no role, so get time accordingly. What he says if often gas-bagging and who would want to hear it, but himself and his pushed aside faction. GL should be suppressed until he run out. He is out of touch self serving out of touch loud mouth.

    Priyantha Wednesday, 21 September 2022 04:40 PM

    We all know the "tactics of increasing the national income of the country" that you guys espoused and supported that led the country to bankruptcy. If you guys have a failed memory let's start with the ridiculous tax cuts you guys argue for and passed. So it's best you guys keep your ideas to yourselves and shut up.

    Premalal Perera Wednesday, 21 September 2022 04:42 PM

    These were the same people you defended so eloquently not so long ago. The very same who robbed the country dry while you wincked.

    Kadmin Wednesday, 21 September 2022 04:43 PM

    Question is when did you speak. Because everyone shut their mouths, we are here now as a nation.

    Jackass Wednesday, 21 September 2022 06:08 PM

    Yes, this old man was licking the ass of the raja-passa's earlier. Now he's opening his mouth.

    Noting is Nikang Booh Thursday, 22 September 2022 09:07 AM

    Shamin! The whole purpose is for making a deal. Nothing is free here, and nobody opens his mouth and pass wind, except for something in return. What is their contribution to the welfare of the citizens of this nation? You decide! Even a dog barks for a reason.

    Mama rata yanva Thursday, 22 September 2022 12:25 PM

    Bunch of no good jokers. Heard GL say the MP have ideas they want to present in parliament. That's rubbish, if they have ideas, they can call for Press con anytime, and speak it up to media at the time. They don't have to wait and wait, and wait, and then complain about waiting about not getting chance to speak of their ideas. Go home GL and Dullas failed SLPP faction. You put yourselves out complaining to SLPP General Secretary he doesn't have authority while not knowing at all, they had more than majority in parliament. You lot are too out of touch and should join with SJB fools, as you cannot possibly govern the country. SLPP is bad, vicious, but your lot are far worse.

    Laxman Thursday, 22 September 2022 04:03 PM

    This so called Prof. wouldn't have seen anything wrong with this if this happened during the rule of MR who kept this man as Foreign Minister with the chance to tour the world all the time? Worse things happened then but this man stringently defended.


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