2026-02-20 / Adjournment Motion: Coal procurement for Lakvijaya Power Plant at Norochcholai (Part 1)
Hon. Jeevan Thondaman
2026-02-20
Hon. Jeevan Thondaman raised two issues in his speech. First, he called on the Government to table in Parliament a Memorandum of Understanding related to a wage issue signed the previous month, noting that the Government had refused to release the document despite requests from trade unions, media, politicians, and civil society organisations. Second, he highlighted a humanitarian crisis in the Hanguranketha area, specifically in the localities of Hope, Rockwood, Hewaheta, and Loolkandura, where 11 deaths had been reported in Loolkandura alone, and sought a government response regarding the absence of assistance to the affected communities.
Sir, I have two issues. First, last month, a document was signed—not a contract, but a Memorandum of Understanding—relating to a wage issue. Following that, trade unions, media, politicians and civil society organizations have requested details. The Government refuses to release it. Yesterday, I asked that the document signed on behalf of the Government be tabled in this House. Will you table it?
Second, in the Hanguranketha area, locations including Hope, Rockwood, Hewaheta and Loolkandura have been affected. In Loolkandura alone, 11 people have died. But no assistance has reached these areas. I seek your response on this as well. Thank you.