The debate on the draft special provisions Act for registration of voters was held in parliament yesterday.
External affairs Minister Professor G L Peris explained the importance of the bill.
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However, the opposition opposed the bill.
UNP MP P Harrison opposed the bill during his speech and Justice Minister Rauf Hakeem and leader of the House Minister Nimal Siri Pala desilva responded in the following manner.
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