Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga, M.P.
Profession: Politician
Speeches 30 #135 of 225·#76 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 12 speeches
Last spoke 9 June 2026 in Papers
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Speech history
30 speeches- 9 June 2026 AI summary Two petitions were presented on behalf of G.M. Inoka Thushari and two others of Kirillawala, Webada, and W.A.D.C.R. Kumara of Yatapana, Kegalle. Both petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Messages from President and Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 May 2026 AI summary Lt. Cdr. (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga argued that the Government was conducting a genuine War Heroes’ Remembrance Day commemoration and contrasted this with what he described as past misuse of military personnel for political or personal purposes. He rejected claims of genocide, stating that the Tri-Forces conducted a humane war against the LTTE and supported civilians, while attributing the prolongation of the conflict to political agendas and citing casualty figures among security forces. He said the best tribute to fallen and disabled service personnel is national unity beyond ethnic and religious divisions, and extended remembrance and wishes to fallen and living war heroes. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionSecurity & DefenceReligion & Culture Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga presented a petition from Dr. R.M.R.K. Chandrasiri of Yakkala. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga tabled two public petitions in Parliament. The petitions were submitted by M.M.I.M. Karunaratne of Kiribathgoda and S. Sandun Kahingala of Gonapinuwa. Presentation of Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga presented two petitions to Parliament, one from R.P.N.R. Gunawardena of Nittambuwa and another from W.P. Wimalaratne of Weliweriya. Opening and Speaker's Certificate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 January 2026 AI summary Welcoming two Special Gazettes under the Motor Traffic Act, the member said the regulations would enable testing and action against narcotic-impaired drivers and make seat belts compulsory for all seats on expressways. Citing national crash and fatality statistics from 2020-2025, he argued that reckless driving, pedestrian deaths and the economic cost of accidents require stronger enforcement, including zero tolerance for intoxicated drivers in public transport and school or office transport. He also said seat belts should be used at all times, not only on expressways, and outlined Gampaha District road allocations, restoration of non-viable bus routes, and efforts to make SLTB depots self-sustaining. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate Public FinanceInfrastructureLaw & Order Read →
- 18 November 2025 AI summary Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga said the Government is expanding local and foreign training for service personnel, facilitating UN peacekeeping participation, and extending the 2026 Budget public service salary increases to the tri-forces. He rejected calls to reduce military presence in the North and East, citing 2025 military-supported community services such as assistance to religious sites, schools, housing, drinking water projects, medical equipment, and religious festivals. He argued that the tri-forces’ presence benefits local communities and stated that the Defence and Public Security Ministries have stabilized national security. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Security & DefencePublic FinanceLaw & Order Read →
- 18 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Prageeth Madhuranga defended the Government’s handling of security-related investigations and criticised the Opposition for its attacks on security officials and ministers. Speaking during the debate on the Budget Heads of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, he outlined the Defence Ministry’s mandate, its 25 institutions, and the 2026 allocations, including Rs. 455 billion overall and specific allocations for the Navy, Army and Air Force. He said the Government is strengthening surveillance and monitoring capacity to secure Sri Lanka’s large maritime zones and maintained that the armed forces are now deployed only for national and urgent needs, unlike under previous administrations. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Security & DefencePublic Finance Read →
- 12 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Prageeth Madhuranga defended the Police and Tri-Forces against allegations of involvement in narcotics, stating that any isolated cases should be reported and dealt with without regard to rank. Speaking on the 2026 Appropriation, he argued that the Government had stabilized the economy after default, improved credit ratings, rebuilt reserves, increased revenue to 16 per cent of GDP, reduced the debt-to-GDP ratio, and restored growth. He outlined the Budget’s six pillars, including inclusive growth, export diversification, debt sustainability, support for MSMEs and productive sectors, rural poverty reduction, and digitization. He also cited debt-servicing figures and expected savings from debt treatment as evidence that future external debt obligations are manageable. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & OrderPublic Finance Read →
- 11 November 2025 AI summary Requested further details on the identified programme as a follow-up question. Oral Question: Personnel Recruited to Tri-Forces under Direct Entry (Q.1119/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga noted that many directly recruited military personnel and war veterans retire around ages 40 to 42 with trade skills acquired during service. He asked whether the Ministry would create pathways to upgrade and certify those skills and guide retirees into employment, particularly for those who do not wish to become entrepreneurs. Oral Question: Personnel Recruited to Tri-Forces under Direct Entry (Q.1119/2025) EmploymentSecurity & Defence Read →
- 11 November 2025 AI summary Lt. Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga asked the Minister of Defence for detailed information on personnel recruited to the Tri-Forces under direct entry for professional duties, including numbers by force, professions, reasons for this recruitment category, deployment differences, and rank and promotion arrangements. He also sought clarification on whether such personnel would be removed in any Tri-Forces reorganization, whether counts or assessments had been made, and whether programmes had been discussed for those to be removed or retired. Oral Question: Personnel Recruited to Tri-Forces under Direct Entry (Q.1119/2025) Security & DefenceEmployment Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development for details on the 2018 renovation of the Enderamulla railway platform and buildings on the Colombo–Rambukkana main line. He sought information on project expenditure, procurement compliance, the contractor, technical and supervisory institutions, whether the unsafe third platform and dilapidated main building were included, and whether the project achieved its objectives. Oral Question: Endenirigama Railway Platform Renovation (Q.8/2025) Infrastructure Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga asked whether a general amnesty could be granted for all AWOL personnel, including those overseas and within Sri Lanka, to facilitate regularized discharges. He noted that taking such personnel into custody and processing them could be time-consuming and create humanitarian difficulties, and referred to previous amnesty periods as precedent. Oral Question No. 1 – 1180/2025: AWOL Service Members Security & Defence Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga asked whether a technical procedure could be introduced to lawfully discharge service personnel who left active duty without leave, including those overseas, without requiring their physical presence. He suggested using a valid power of attorney or next of kin, where no other institutional issues are involved. Oral Question No. 1 – 1180/2025: AWOL Service Members Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 25 September 2025 AI summary Two petitions were presented to Parliament on behalf of Mr. I.P. Senmanilaka of Mandawala and Mr. W.D. Mahendra Udaya Kumara of Ganemulla. Papers Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga formally posed a question to the House through the Deputy Speaker. No substantive issue, proposal, or policy matter was stated in the recorded excerpt. Oral Question 10 (125/2025): Sri Lanka Tea Board Investments Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Lt. Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga supported the Second Reading of the Bill establishing the National Building Research Institute, stating that it gives legal personality and authority to the former NBRO after decades without a statutory framework. He said the Institute would be able to regulate and carry out building materials testing, environmental monitoring, geotechnical testing, hazard mapping, and landslide risk mitigation, particularly in the context of climate variability. He emphasized the need for proactive safety measures and research-based decision-making, while also briefly extending retirement and birthday wishes to a retiring Parliament official. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill EnvironmentInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
- 9 September 2025 AI summary Raised a supplementary question on difficulties faced by disabled war veterans receiving treatment at tri-forces hospitals when prescribed medicines are unavailable and must be locally purchased later. He asked whether arrangements could be made to send such medicines to the nearest tri-forces camp or police station for collection, avoiding an additional hospital visit. Oral Question: Disabled Military Personnel - Reliefs/Allowances Provided (Q.1118/2025) Security & DefenceHealthcare Read →
- 9 September 2025 AI summary Asked whether, when a disabled war hero certified by a Medical Board receives salary and pension until age 55 and then dies after reaching 55, the fixed allowance and pay previously received would be transferred to the closest next of kin. Oral Question: Disabled Military Personnel - Reliefs/Allowances Provided (Q.1118/2025) Public Finance Read →