The Hon. K. Ilankumaran

Hon. K. Ilankumaran spoke in support of the Government's position during an adjournment motion debate concerning coal purchases for the Norochcholai thermal power plant, which he stated supplies 30–40% of national electricity generation. He defended the tender process as transparent, noting ten bidders participated and the contract was awarded to the lowest bidder, and attributed the adjournment motion to unsuccessful bidders with Opposition links. The speaker argued Sri Lanka's improved ranking on the Corruption Perceptions Index (advancing 14 places to 107th) refutes Opposition corruption allegations. He further advocated for accelerated transition to renewable energy, specifically citing solar and wind potential in the Northern Province, while acknowledging the need to meet rising electricity demand including from electric vehicles.