Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi, M.P.
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Speeches 34 #128 of 225·#71 in party
Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 21 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Petitions
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Speech history
34 speeches- 9 May 2025 AI summary Under Standing Order 82(2)(a), the Member objected to an Opposition-linked allegation reported in the “Aruna” newspaper concerning a girl’s suicide. He stated that the claim implicating a ruling party organizer in Colombo Central was false and requested that the matter be removed from the Hansard or otherwise addressed appropriately. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi sought to raise a question under Standing Order 82(2), addressing the Deputy Speaker. No substantive issue or policy matter was stated in the excerpt. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi raised a point of order under Standing Order 82(2)(a) concerning a sensitive case involving a schoolgirl that had been mentioned earlier in Parliament. He objected to media reporting, specifically in the “Aruna” newspaper, which he said linked the girl’s suicide to allegations against the ruling party’s Colombo Central seat organizer despite claims that the matter would not be politicized. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi raised a point of order. No substantive argument, question, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi said the Motion was part of a long-running effort to challenge unlawful privileges in public office, recalling his experience in local government since 1997. He argued that certain local authority positions, including “Leader of the Opposition,” have been used to claim benefits without legal basis. He stated that newly constituted local authorities should not be allowed to violate the law to obtain such privileges. Private Members' Motion (P.2/2024): Curtailing Privileges of MPs and Former Heads of State Parliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. O.M.D. Gamunu of No. 276/4D, Jayanti Mawatha. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 15 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi argued that foreign employment has long sustained Sri Lanka’s economy but was historically unmanaged, particularly through the untrained migration of women to domestic work in the Middle East, creating social and family hardships. He called for a structured system to train workers for overseas employment, involving the Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment authorities, vocational training institutions, and the Education Ministry, citing the Philippines as an example. He also urged urgent action to address unpaid Cyprus social security contributions owed to Sri Lankan migrant workers, including opening a Sri Lankan embassy in Cyprus and recovering the funds. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-first Allotted Day - Committee Stage, Head 112 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism) EmploymentForeign AffairsEducation Read →
- 4 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi defended the allocations under the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, arguing that they are necessary to develop the public-sector human resource base needed to implement the Government’s programme, including salary increases, training, and new recruitment to replace retirees. He said Local Authorities and Provincial Councils must be strengthened, citing weakened finances, past mismanagement, and unproductive capital projects in some councils as reasons for central support for rural infrastructure and local development. He also criticized the Opposition’s focus and said the Budget’s provisions are intended to rebuild state institutions across central, provincial, and local levels. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage InfrastructureCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 4 March 2025 AI summary Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi briefly thanked the Minister. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded remarks. Oral Question 1: Shakya Kingdom replica at Kahapola (Q.481/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 4 March 2025 AI summary Asked why a project intended to replicate a Shakya settlement had instead been constructed in a manner resembling a children’s theme-park jungle. Sought clarification on the objective or rationale followed by the administrators responsible at the time. Oral Question 1: Shakya Kingdom replica at Kahapola (Q.481/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 28 February 2025 AI summary Accepted and presented a petition from W.M.M.A.S. Edward Jayanthi of “Susith,” West Chilaw, Wow Road, for submission to Parliament. Petitions - Citizens' Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi supported the 2025 Budget as the first foundational step in a longer development programme, arguing that it responds to structural causes of the 2022 crisis and looks forward rather than dwelling on past failures. He contrasted it with the 1977 Budget and said both periods involved strong mandates for change, but criticized previous governments for contributing to corruption, failed policy, and the growth of underworld elements. He dismissed Opposition claims that the Budget omits key items, saying later stages of the programme would address them, and also criticized MPs focusing on lost insurance benefits and perks rather than policy. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceLaw & Order Read →
- 7 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi supported the Motion to abolish a policy-based privilege for public representatives, arguing that public anger stems from broader economic hardship and the misuse of public wealth rather than the loss of pensions alone. He said similar proposals had been made by his movement in 2001 and 2018, rejecting claims that they were motivated by personal benefit. He urged Parliament to implement the reform as part of changing the political culture and noted that the Government agreed such measures should have been taken earlier. Private Members' Motion 5: Abolishing the Pension Scheme of Members of Parliament Public FinanceParliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 6 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi said the new Government had received a mandate for social transformation and argued that the Opposition had not understood either that change or the limited purpose of the Interim Appropriation, which he described as a temporary measure to keep the State functioning until a full Budget can be presented. He said the Government had inherited serious economic and administrative problems, including neglected infrastructure, and would address them through the forthcoming Budget and a shift towards a production economy in line with the President’s policy statement. He also objected to remarks linking compensation to Rohana Wijeweera’s death, saying lives should not be valued in monetary terms, and asserted that the Government would proceed with its programme despite Opposition criticism. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →