Controversial gazette notifications passed

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One of the three controversial gazette notifications that the opposition claims will legalize casinos was passed in Parliament a short while ago with a majority of 71 votes.

One hundred and thirteen votes were received in favour of the project while 42 were against it and 68 MPs had abstained from voting.

Ven. Aturaliye Ratana Thera was the only government MP who voted against it.

The UNP, TNA and the JVP MPs voted against it.

The notable ministers who were absent when the vote was being taken included Minister Rauff Hakeem,Wimal Weerawansa, Champika Ranawaka and Rishard Bathiudeen. (KB & YP)

Comments - 13

Casino Pakeer Thursday, 24 April 2014 08:40 PM

We thank all those dumb MPs who voted for the bill. This will pave the way for Sri Lanka on its way to Miracle of Asia. via DM iPad app

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Dimuthu Heendeniya Thursday, 24 April 2014 09:19 PM

Government needs lot of money for the next years presidential election . So they will bring in these 3 casinos at any cost . 90% of the total parliament do not approve this.

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kane Thursday, 24 April 2014 11:23 PM

The four notable ministers who were absent playing a double game. They should have been straight forward and voted against it. But they did not have the back bone.

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Cobra Friday, 25 April 2014 01:09 AM

Well, nobody wants to walk the plank in a shark infested sea, or keel-hauled by a 'Captain Bligh' do they?

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M.O.A.Careeem Friday, 25 April 2014 01:46 AM

71 are keen to service the country economy with FDI - long run?

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Yuvan Friday, 25 April 2014 02:05 AM

Your so called Buddhism allows this?

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An Angle Friday, 25 April 2014 02:59 AM

Indication of more destruction in terms of .....

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patrick Friday, 25 April 2014 10:11 AM

absentees are eels and showed their patriotism. via DM Android App

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kith udugama Friday, 25 April 2014 08:47 AM

WE WANT CASINOS !!! WE SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT 100% ON THIS ISSUE

DOWN WITH THE HYPOCRITES !!!

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kith udugama Friday, 25 April 2014 09:00 AM

HYPOCRITES PLEASE NOTE . There are more burning issues to tackle in this country.. People do not have money to buy basic foods.. No proper medical facilities for the poor! Public transport ??? Criminal activities, No law and order. Children have no money to buy shoes to wear to school,
Adult patients have to pay Rs 700 for 4 diapers , Rs. over 5000 per month. This is not fashion wear, ask people who look after their elderly parents,who are confined to bed 24 hours a day

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kith udugama Friday, 25 April 2014 09:03 AM

If you do not want Casinos ,Why not jump in the lake !!! God damn hypocrites.
WE do support the President on this issue. go ahead sir !!!

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TYR Friday, 25 April 2014 09:07 AM

Apparently the absentees are from the religious minded political entity. They should be barred to enter their respective place of worship.

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Upali Friday, 25 April 2014 11:42 AM

Casinos are already in Sri Lanka. This is not new. So, what the fuss?

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