Hambantota District SLPP MP D.V. Chanaka said on Friday that words such as container, solar panel, and wind power had been banned in Parliament.
Addressing a press conference at the SLPP headquarters in Battaramulla MP Chanaka said: “There are now several ‘banned’ words in Parliament. When someone mentions ‘container,’ government members stand up and say that’s not the topic being discussed today. The same happens when talking about wind power or solar panels — the government claims it’s not relevant to the day’s agenda. These have now become taboo words.”
“The entire country knows that 323 containers with red labels went missing. Customs officials themselves said they were suspicious, wondering if they contained weapons or other sensitive materials. Now, MP Arjuna says those containers held Prabhakaran’s weapons. When you connect the dots, the story begins to make sense.”
“To this day, the government hasn’t disclosed what was in those containers. We’ve been continuously raising concerns and demanding investigations — but there’s been no response. Finally, it’s MP Dayasiri Jayasekara, who made complaints on this matter. The CID summoned him. That’s like shooting the messenger. It is the Minister, the Deputy Minister, and the relevant officials who should have been questioned.”
“Also, for the past month or so the government has failed to import aviation fuel. As a result, pilot training schools are facing major difficulties. This is also affecting the tourism industry. Is this due to the government’s incompetence.”
by Anuradha Hiripitiyage
