Sajith requests speaker to postpone Online Safety Bill

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Colombo, Jan 20 (Daily Mirror) - Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in a letter addressed to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene has requested him to postpone the debate on the Online Safety Bill which is to be taken up for debate next week.

“The proposed Bill if enacted in its present form will provide provisions for the Online Safety Commission and the Subject Minister dictatorial powers. This will violate people’s right to express themselves. This will also help the government in power to fulfill its political aspirations,” Premadasa said in his letter.

“All parties which support the Bill will have to bear responsibility for the consequences which internationally reputed online service providers will suffer as a result of the legislation. Therefore, we request you to postpone the debate and provide sufficient space of time for all stakeholders to have a further discussion on the Bill. This is a procedure which a number of countries have followed when introducing similar legislation,” he added.

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Waco Saturday, 20 January 2024 04:10 AM

As the leader of the opposition Sajith is not doing any thing to get rid of the Pin-President and have elections. The pin-President is using burrowed money to go round the world with his catchers.

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Kumara Choksanada Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:14 AM

Sajith is Freddie Silva's son.

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Sangeetha Weeraratne Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:15 AM

Natural stupidity beats artificial intelligence.

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Susan Saturday, 20 January 2024 06:03 AM

This government seems love to suppress media to cover its bad popularity from voters but now it’s late to bring such act ,if they managed to bring in, certainly, next government will enjoy its draconian powers to suppress present rulers

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Grace Saturday, 20 January 2024 12:20 PM

During the day time Sajid and his gang are people friendly. At night, Sajid's gang and Ranil -Rajapkshes gang wine and dine and are backstabbers of people.

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Dinesh Saturday, 20 January 2024 10:55 PM

you are so full of hot air but nothing much to show for it...bring the people to the road to stop the Online Safety Bill instead of just complaining about it.

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Collection Perks Monday, 22 January 2024 02:47 AM

Absolutely. Action speaks louder than words. He’s just collecting his perks

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