Hon. Sajith Premadasa
2026-02-18
## Summary The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Sajith Premadasa, objected to being prevented from speaking, asserting his right to pose questions on behalf of women, who he noted constitute 52% of Sri Lanka's population. He rejected any guidance on Standing Orders, suggesting the obstruction was procedurally unwarranted. The speech appears to be a brief interjection or point of order rather than a substantive policy address, with the text indicating it was interrupted or incomplete.
Why am I being obstructed when I ask questions on behalf of the women of this country who are 52 per cent of the population? I do not need tuition on Standing Orders. I say this—