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

6 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala moved that Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha take the Chair during the proceedings. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Thushari Jayasingha assumed it. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 May 2026 AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs presented an Order made on 23 April 2026 under Sections 52 and 23 of the Religious and Places of Worship Act (Chapter 351). He moved that the Order be referred to the Committee on Public Finance, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Reports and Regulations Tabled Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala requested Hon. Rasamanickam to provide details regarding the journalist he had mentioned. He stated that a formal investigation would be conducted once the information is received. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Justice & Human Rights Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Investigations into the matter involving Zahran are said to be proceeding properly, with evidence indicating that an individual or group may have directed him. Due to the sensitivity of the case and ongoing trials, details will not be disclosed in Parliament, but progress reports will be submitted to court and a complete investigation was assured. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Justice & Human RightsSecurity & Defence Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary The Minister reviewed the ongoing investigations and prosecutions connected to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, stating that the attacks formed part of a conspiracy planned since 2017 by Zahran Hashim’s group and were linked to earlier incidents including the Vavunativu police murders, Mawanella statue attacks, Wanathavilluwa explosives discovery and related attacks. He said renewed investigations had corrected earlier misdirection in the Vavunativu case, led to recovery of police weapons, and resulted in PTA detentions and the arrest of retired Maj. Gen. Suresh Sallay over alleged conspiracy, abetment, prior knowledge and obstruction of exposure of those responsible. He criticized previous administrations for failing to investigate the mastermind and for actions that allegedly obstructed CID work, while stating that the current government is pursuing investigations with assistance from international agencies including Scotland Yard, the FBI, the Australian Federal Police and INTERPOL. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Law & OrderSecurity & DefenceJustice & Human Rights Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala supported extending the Emergency under the Public Security Ordinance and related service regulations, arguing they remain necessary for post-cyclone relief, essential services, and retaining skilled women personnel in the armed forces by aligning service age limits with men. He said the Government is continuing “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” after Cyclone “Dicha,” including grants, sectoral support, safe centres, land identification with NBRI input, and Rs. 5 million for each fully damaged house, with initial payments underway. He also stated that global fuel and energy price pressures are being cushioned through subsidies and relief allocations, citing Rs. 500 billion for cyclone relief and Rs. 100 billion for vulnerable groups. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Security & DefenceCost of LivingInfrastructure Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary The Minister tabled an answer stating that preschools in Kilinochchi are maintained by the Northern Provincial Council’s Early Childhood Development Authority, not the Civil Security Department. He said 228 female Civil Security Guards serve as preschool teachers there, with salaries and allowances paid by the Department amounting to Rs. 14,207,364 per month, but the Department does not provide uniforms or administer the preschools. He explained that the teachers were recruited after the war to support early childhood education and placed under the Department only for administrative supervision, and that restructuring plans provide for their reassignment to the relevant Provincial Councils. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Public FinanceEducation Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary The Minister tabled data on cybercrime complaints handled by the Computer Crimes Investigation Division since its establishment on 24 March 2021, stating that 12,993 complaints were reported island-wide up to 10 March 2026, including 62 from the Northern Province. He detailed the Northern Province distribution by police division, with most complaints from Vavuniya, and outlined measures including provincial investigation sub-units, awareness programmes, Tamil-language outreach, hotlines and online reporting channels, counselling referrals, and deployment of women police officers to expedite investigations. Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines - A330-200 Aircraft Acquisition and Fertilizer Distribution Security & DefenceLaw & OrderWomen & Children Read →
20 March 2026 AI summary Ananda Wijepala stated that the relevant criteria had been approved by previous Cabinets and issued through circulars, and said all details would be provided. He requested two weeks, with a possible additional week if needed, to submit a comprehensive response that could extend to several hundred pages. Oral Question (Private Notice): Official Passports Issued to Religious Leaders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
20 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ananda Wijepala said the requested information on official passports issued to religious leaders under the 2008 and 2016 circulars, including district and travel details, requires extensive collation. He stated that it cannot be compiled within the short time available and requested two weeks to provide a detailed answer. Oral Question (Private Notice): Official Passports Issued to Religious Leaders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 March 2026 AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala responded to a Standing Order 27(2) question by Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam regarding a 2014 incident in the Padaviya Police Division, stating that three persons died after soldiers returned fire during a search operation in Kambili Wewa. He outlined the police complaint, court case, forensic investigations, productions recovered, and the Magistrate’s Court conclusion that the deaths resulted from return fire in self-defence, after which the case file was closed. He added that the second part of the question falls under the Ministry of Defence and said further details would be submitted to Parliament once received, noting that related inquiries are ongoing. Ministry Statements Security & DefenceLaw & Order Read →
6 March 2026 AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that complaints alleging receipt of funds had been investigated and found unsubstantiated. He clarified that the Ministry had received a goods consignment, with instructions issued to accept it, but repeatedly confirmed that no cash had been received. He added that there was no obstacle to conducting a further inquiry if required. Oral Question: Foreign Assistance Received by NCMEC (Q.1310/2025) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
6 March 2026 AI summary Japan’s assistance through the IOM to the Ministry was provided in the form of equipment, including computers and furniture, rather than monetary donations, according to available records. If any financial assistance had been received, the Department of External Resources would have been involved, but no such reports are currently available. The Minister said the matter could be re-examined if necessary. Oral Question: Foreign Assistance Received by NCMEC (Q.1310/2025) Public Finance Read →
6 March 2026 AI summary The Minister answered a question regarding Japanese and IOM assistance to the Sri Lanka Police, stating that no monetary grant was received but IOM supervised and implemented support activities under Japan’s “UPLIFT” project. He said equipment and refurbishment support were provided to the Children and Women Abuse Prevention and Investigations Division, including the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, NCMEC, the 109 complaint desk, a temporary shelter for women, child-friendly waiting facilities, and training for 109 call centre officers. He also stated that ministry approval was obtained for accepting donated equipment and listed the senior officers responsible during the relevant period. Oral Question: Foreign Assistance Received by NCMEC (Q.1310/2025) Women & ChildrenSecurity & Defence Read →
5 March 2026 AI summary The Minister stated that part of the question raised falls under the Ministry of Defence and indicated that a response is expected to be provided the following day. Oral Question (Standing Order 27(2)): Justice and Accountability for State-Connected Violations - Deferred Parliamentary Procedure Read →
3 March 2026 AI summary The Minister said the Government is reallocating Civil Defence Department personnel to roles in the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Police to better use a workforce of 30,025 while protecting employment security, pay, pensions and benefits. He stated that 5,000 personnel are being released to Wildlife Conservation, with 4,500 already seconded, and Cabinet has approved seconding 10,000 to the Police, of whom about 4,000 have so far been deployed. He rejected claims of inadequate food and lodging, saying barrack accommodation and monthly allowances of Rs. 25,200, or Rs. 28,200 for Senior Assistant Controllers, have been approved and any delayed payments will be addressed by the IGP. He also noted salary increases from Rs. 27,680 to Rs. 41,985 in 2025, plus a further Rs. 3,500 this year, to align CDD personnel with other public servants. Adjournment Motion: Civil Defence Personnel Secondment Public FinanceLaw & OrderEmployment Read →
3 March 2026 AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs formally moved that Parliament adjourn. The Speaker then proposed the question to the House. Adjournment Motion: Civil Defence Personnel Secondment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
3 March 2026 AI summary Minister Ananda Wijepala said the Government is attaching 10,000 Civil Security Department personnel to the Police to address manpower shortages. He noted difficulties in assigning them to the Western Province or entirely within their home districts, but said efforts will be made to post them near their homes where possible and provide facilities when they serve outside their home provinces. He added that, with Cabinet approval, each CSD recruit attached to the Police will receive an additional monthly allowance of Rs. 25,200 for lodging and meals. Oral Question: Police Stations and Officers (Q.?/2025) with Supplementaries Security & DefenceLaw & Order Read →
3 March 2026 AI summary Police housing is arranged within the relevant police area at each transfer, but housing shortages have been identified, particularly around Colombo. The Minister stated that Cabinet approval has been obtained to purchase a 352-unit housing complex from the Urban Development Authority for Rs. 4,100 million to address urban police housing needs, alongside ongoing efforts to expand quarters and improve station facilities. Oral Question: Police Stations and Officers (Q.?/2025) with Supplementaries Land & HousingLaw & Order Read →
3 March 2026 AI summary The Minister reported that Sri Lanka has 608 police stations and 79,782 personnel as at 15 February 2026, while vacancies are to be filled through promotions and recruitment in line with Public Service Commission, National Police Commission, and approved cadre procedures. He said interviews had been completed for 1,400 planned recruitments, including Sub Inspectors, Police Constables, and Medical Officers. Responding on police misconduct and crime-related incidents, he outlined welfare, training, complaint, intelligence, investigation, and disciplinary mechanisms, noting that 624 officers were interdicted and 79 dismissed between 1 January 2024 and 30 September 2025. Oral Question: Police Stations and Officers (Q.?/2025) with Supplementaries Law & OrderPublic Finance Read →