Sri Lanka Parliamentary Election – Statement in Parliament
Posted on November 20th, 2024
Chandra Arya Member of Parliament/Député – Nepean
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Mr. Speaker,
On behalf of Canada’s Sri Lankan diaspora, including both Sinhalese-Canadians and Tamil-Canadians, I extend heartfelt congratulations to Sri Lanka’s President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and his progressive party, National People’s Power, on their historic majority in the parliamentary elections.
This victory represents a mandate to implement the promised economic and constitutional reforms, including addressing longstanding demands such as returning state-acquired lands in the North to their rightful owners.
The Sinhalese in the South, the Tamils in the Jaffna North, and all ethnic minorities, including Muslims and Malaiyaha Tamils, have expressed newfound trust in the government.
I urge Canada to seize this opportunity to reset its approach, shifting away from the influence of diaspora groups with divisive agendas and focusing instead on fostering respectful and strengthened bilateral relations.
Thank you Mr. Speaker