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Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· National List

Deputy Minister of Defence

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Speeches 125 #36 of 225·#17 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Security & Defence 77 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate

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125 speeches
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence said issues concerning the Police Station land, municipal land, and the Chettikulam STF camp would be referred to the Minister of Public Security, while action would be taken on Iyan (Eechchan)kulam land. He stated that, from 1 January 2025 to date, 672 acres in the North had been released from military use, comprising 586 acres of State land and 86.24 acres of private land. He added that the concerns raised would be submitted to the Defence Council and the Ministry’s Advisory Committee, with special attention to Iyan (Eechchan)kulam. Oral Question: Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu Main Road (Q.1/2025) Land & HousingSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence stated that officers had physically inspected the route and consulted Grama Niladharis rather than relying only on maps. He acknowledged that the current path is difficult for three-wheelers, said improvements could reduce the distance to about 1.8 km, and undertook to coordinate with the District Secretary to obtain funds as discussed at the District Coordinating Committee. Oral Question: Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu Main Road (Q.1/2025) Infrastructure Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence stated that land acquired for the Vavuniya Airport expansion has affected public road access, particularly the Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu road, which has been used exclusively by the Army Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni since 2012. He said reopening the road for public use is not feasible under current security conditions, but identified existing alternative routes of about 6 km, 8 km and 2 km, noting repairs or limited usability on some routes. He proposed developing two practical alternatives—a new 1.8 km perimeter road and upgrading a 2.3 km existing path to motorable standard—and said the matter would be referred to the Defence Council for reconsideration. Oral Question: Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu Main Road (Q.1/2025) Security & DefenceInfrastructure Read →
  • 22 October 2025 AI summary Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera reported that recent heavy rainfall affected 14 districts and 67 Divisional Secretariat divisions, impacting 2,351 families or 9,392 persons, but no area had developed into a major disaster. He cited three deaths, one missing person, partial damage to 377 houses, temporary shelter arrangements in Colombo, and continuing restoration of transport services. He said warnings had been communicated to at-risk communities, the Disaster Management Centre and 117 hotline were operating continuously, and relevant agencies including the Tri-Forces, Police, NBRO, Meteorology Department and district administrations remained engaged as conditions were expected to normalize. Ministerial Statements: Flood Relief and Defence Updates Security & DefenceEnvironment Read →
  • 25 September 2025 AI summary Tri-services remain on standby for disaster response at the request of the Disaster Management Centre, with Air Force and Navy assets deployed as needed. Law-enforcement support is provided by the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Civil Security Department upon requests routed through the Police and the Ministry. The Navy continues around-the-clock deep-sea operations to counter narcotics smuggling, and these activities will be maintained. Oral Answers to Questions Law & OrderSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 25 September 2025 AI summary Acting Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera stated that serving or former military personnel linked to narcotics or other crimes are handed over to the CID in accordance with the law. He said Service Commanders and the Ministry do not interfere in such investigations, and that additional information and military disciplinary action are provided or pursued where applicable. Oral Answers to Questions Security & DefenceLaw & Order Read →
  • 25 September 2025 AI summary Acting Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera provided figures on Sri Lanka Air Force deserters, stating there were 45 officers and 3,402 other ranks, with arrests and surrenders recorded between February and September 2025. He said absentees face disciplinary action and possible discharge, while eligible personnel may be retained after intelligence and police clearance, with the process taking about 30 days depending on the case. He also clarified that two C-130 aircraft are being transferred from the United States under the Excess Defense Articles framework, not purchased, with Sri Lanka expected to bear about USD 30 million for refurbishment, transport and technical support to strengthen heavy airlift capacity. Oral Answers to Questions Security & DefenceForeign Affairs Read →
  • 23 September 2025 AI summary Moved the Bill be read a Third time and requested leave to correct typographical, grammatical, and numbering errors in all three language texts, along with consequential amendments. The motion was agreed to, and the Bill was read the Third time and passed. Third Reading: National Building Research Institute Bill Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 September 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence stated that civilian employees of the Army, Navy and Air Force are administered through designated officers for each service, overseen by an Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Defence. He said welfare divisions and committees operate at regimental and command levels, and that civilian employee administration follows the provisions and guidelines of the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government. He acknowledged issues relating to retirement and other matters, noting that mechanisms exist and further updates are planned. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Security & Defence Read →
  • 11 September 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence stated that approval has been sought from the Department of Management Services to fill civilian cadre vacancies in the Army, Navy and Air Force, and that further action will follow once approval is received. He tabled an annex listing the relevant civilian professions across the Tri Forces, including administrative, technical, skilled, semi-skilled and support staff positions. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Security & DefenceEmployment Read →
  • 11 September 2025 AI summary Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekera said the Government has submitted a Cabinet Memorandum and is awaiting observations from the Director General of Management Services on regularizing temporary, casual, substitute, contract and relief employees in State institutions. He stated that the Department of Management Services will proceed under Public Administration Circulars 25/2014 and 29/2019, and that confirmations of eligible temporary staff are carried out according to Government policy decisions and relevant circulars issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) EmploymentPublic Finance Read →
  • 11 September 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence provided figures on civilian employees in the Tri Forces, stating that the Army has 7,391, the Navy 1,158 and the Air Force 2,075, with separate totals for confirmed and temporary or contract staff as at 30 June 2025. He said confirmations were last made in 2014 for the Army and in 2019 for the Navy and Air Force, and that action is underway to confirm eligible temporary civilian employees through Cabinet memoranda and approvals involving the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Public Administration, State Ministry of Defence and Department of Management Services. He also stated that approval has been sought from the Department of Management Services to fill civilian cadre vacancies, with further action to follow once approval is received. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Public FinanceEmploymentSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 11 September 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, a request was made for two weeks to provide an answer to the question before the House. The question was accordingly ordered to stand down. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 September 2025 AI summary Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera addressed difficulties faced by disabled service personnel in accessing medicines due to travel and cost burdens. He said the Army, Navy and Air Force commanders are attending to the matter, and that the Army Hospital has introduced coordination mechanisms, including SMS groups and links with nearby camps and Divisional Secretaries, to ensure timely delivery of medicines. Oral Question: Disabled Military Personnel - Reliefs/Allowances Provided (Q.1118/2025) Security & DefenceHealthcare Read →
  • 9 September 2025 AI summary A special Cabinet paper covering 28 items, including the matter raised by the Hon. Member, is being prepared. Action will be taken after Cabinet approval is obtained. Oral Question: Disabled Military Personnel - Reliefs/Allowances Provided (Q.1118/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 September 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister detailed the benefits available to tri-forces personnel disabled due to terrorist and non-terrorist causes, including salary and allowances up to age 55, service and disability pensions, ex-gratia or lump-sum payments, permanent monthly allowances after age 55, and widow/dependent entitlements under Cabinet decisions, circulars, and the Armed Forces Widows’ and Orphans’ Pension Scheme. He stated that the adequacy of these benefits cannot be determined definitively, but provided sample payment figures as of August 2025. He also said Cabinet approval is being pursued to extend salary and allowance benefits to certain dependents where death before retirement was not medically linked to the disabling incident, and to regularize benefits for disabled personnel absent without leave who were later discharged as services not required. Oral Question: Disabled Military Personnel - Reliefs/Allowances Provided (Q.1118/2025) Public FinanceSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 22 August 2025 AI summary Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera said the Government’s human rights approach is linked to restoring the rule of law, democratic governance, anti-corruption and social justice, while maintaining national security as a basis for stability. He stated that security forces are being educated on human rights and that an independent investigation is proceeding into the 7 August incident at a camp in Muthiyankadu, with three soldiers arrested. He reported that over 75,000 of 85,486 acres of State and private land held by the military in the North and East since 2009 have been released, with further releases planned, while some land will remain for strategic security needs. He also listed several road and land releases in Jaffna, Pulmoddai, Batticaloa and Trincomalee, including sites raised by Hon. Shanakiyan Rasamanickam. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Justice & Human RightsLand & HousingSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 22 August 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Defence, Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera tabled a response stating that wages, training and recognition of private security agency employees are outside the Defence Ministry’s purview, with wages governed by Labour Commissioner regulations. He noted that private security agencies are registered under the Regulation of Private Security Agencies Act, No. 45 of 1999, and that a Defence Ministry-chaired committee with relevant institutions and industry representatives is further studying the sector. Oral Questions (Second Round and Standing Order 27(2) Questions) Security & Defence Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence provided figures on the Government’s recurrent cost of training a medical student, estimating Rs. 495,000 annually and Rs. 2.475 million over five years, excluding clinical training and KDU Teaching Hospital maintenance costs. He stated that applications for non-cadet local medical students for the 2025/2026 academic year at KDU have been called online and that clinical training is conducted by KDU faculty specialists and specialists from KDU, state, and tri-forces hospitals. He noted that questions 4, 5, and 6 would be answered by the relevant Ministry. Ministerial Statement: Medical Faculty Suspension at Kotelawala Defence University HealthcareEducation Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence provided responses to parts of the Opposition Leader’s Standing Order 27(2) question concerning General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, noting that issues outside the Defence Ministry’s remit had been referred to the Ministry of Education. He stated that the Government had spent Rs. 12,462 million to establish KDU, excluding annual recurrent expenditure, and that the MBBS programme fee was Rs. 17.5 million in the current year, up from Rs. 15 million the previous year. Ministerial Statement: Medical Faculty Suspension at Kotelawala Defence University Public FinanceEducationParliamentary Procedure Read →