Hon. Ananda Wijepala, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Kurunegala

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs

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Speeches 244 #19 of 225·#8 in party

Attendance 5/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

244 speeches

4 December 2024 AI summary Ananda Wijepala raised a point of order responding to Dayasiri Jayasekara’s claim that different laws were applied to arrests in the North and South. He said he had consulted the Inspector-General of Police, who stated that the relevant matters in the North were handled under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, and argued that Jayasekara’s claim was false and inflammatory. Ministerial Statement: Arrests for Spreading False Information on Social Media Law & OrderParliamentary Procedure Read →
4 December 2024 AI summary Prosecutions are initiated by the Police, and the Minister stated that officers are being allowed to act independently without political direction. He said decisions on the applicable law in each case are made by investigators, not by the Minister. Ministerial Statement: Arrests for Spreading False Information on Social Media Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
4 December 2024 AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that recent arrests were made in response to alleged social media disinformation that used old or foreign images to falsely portray LTTE-related commemorations in Sri Lanka in 2024 and incite communal tensions. He said the Government recognizes the right to remember deceased relatives but will not permit displays of LTTE symbols, noting that Police recorded 244 Maaveerar events in the North, with legal action taken in a small number involving LTTE-related symbols. He outlined arrests in Chunnakam, Baddegama, Maradana and Boralesgamuwa, saying investigations indicated a coordinated political effort to mislead the public and create ethnic discord. Ministerial Statement: Arrests for Spreading False Information on Social Media Law & OrderEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionSecurity & Defence Read →
3 December 2024 AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs said the Government would not permit actions that incite ethno-nationalism and stated that he would make a parliamentary statement the next day on arrests raised by the Opposition Leader. Responding to Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, he said the matter would be examined and noted broader issues in police stations, including what he described as 182 politically appointed OICs under the previous Government, with decisions to be taken to improve police station effectiveness and responsiveness. Debate: President's Policy Statement Law & OrderSecurity & Defence Read →