Hon. Mano Ganesan, M.P.
Profession: Company Chairman
Speeches 69 #72 of 225·#25 in party
Attendance 2/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 24 speeches
Last spoke 21 May 2026 in Adjournment
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29 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
69 speeches- 24 November 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan clarified that he was not proposing the installation of a new lift, but the outsourcing of lift maintenance to another institution. He argued that outsourcing would improve protection, oversight, and accountability, particularly in response to concerns about vandalism, theft, and corruption, and urged the Minister to consider it as a practical solution. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 24 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan called for all housing responsibilities, including those for the North and East, estate/Malayaga communities, the South, and persons with disabilities, to be consolidated under one Ministry through a single National Housing Policy. He urged better land-use planning by locating housing near roads and settlements, and proposed dedicated NHDA segments for different communities’ needs. Referring to Indian-supported estate housing and unmet targets for 6,000 estate houses by year-end, he asked the Government to continue implementation while integrating the estate community into national housing and administrative frameworks. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Land & HousingPublic FinanceEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 14 November 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan stated that the Tamil Progressive Alliance supports ensuring all plantation workers, including those in state entities, regional plantation companies and smallholder tea growers, receive the President’s promised Rs. 1,750 wage. He said the Government is responsible for the wage structure and confirmed that he, Palani Digambaram and V.S. Radhakrishnan would vote in favour of the Second Reading. Debate Conclusion and Division: Disposals Bill 2026 – Second Reading Public FinanceEmployment Read →
- 12 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan urged the Government to strengthen, not undermine, the Authority for Up-country development, noting its role in coordinating multiple ministries for a historically disadvantaged community that received citizenship and education access late. He questioned a Planters’ Association of Ceylon letter rejecting the Authority and asked the Minister to verify a previous Rs. 5 million Budget allocation under President Ranil Wickremesinghe. He argued that plantation-region development should go beyond wages to include land rights and housing for all residents, including non-workers, and called for implementation of Indian-funded housing and related commitments, referencing the Government’s Hatton Declaration. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Land & HousingEmploymentEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 12 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan welcomed the Budget proposal to provide estate workers an additional Rs. 400, while stressing that legal questions about the Government’s Rs. 200 contribution should not delay payment. He urged the Government to address broader plantation community issues, including land rights, individual housing rather than flats, and clarification of promised housing numbers under Indian-assisted and other programmes. He called for strengthening, not abolishing, the New Villages Development Authority for the Plantation Region, arguing that it coordinates long-term development needs across ministries. He also said the Tamil Progressive Alliance’s policy is to move estate workers from wage dependence toward land ownership, housing, and stakeholder status through cooperatives. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Public FinanceEmploymentLand & Housing Read →
- 12 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan requested that the House be brought to order and asked to be allowed to speak without interruption. He indicated that his remarks would concern people living under severe hardship. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Cost of Living Read →
- 12 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan objected that he had not been allowed to speak after Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika referred to him by name during the debate. He appeared to seek an opportunity to respond to that reference. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 November 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan briefly stated that making payments in that manner is acceptable. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Public Finance Read →
- 10 October 2025 AI summary Asked whether the deeds would be granted, seeking a direct response on the provision of property title documents. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Land & Housing Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan states that his party had pursued the issue even while in government and urges the Minister to continue the work already started. He raises concern about three named officials, suggesting they should step aside if they are unable to act in line with government policy. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan thanked the Minister for his assurance and noted that the President’s letter, which he tabled, states the matter is “presently under review,” indicating recognition of an issue. He urged the Minister to pursue the matter decisively and not handle it in the manner he attributed to the State Minister. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan objected to the proposed abolition or merger of the New Villages Development Authority for Plantation Region, established under Act No. 32 of 2018, arguing that it is needed to address development gaps affecting about one million plantation-region residents. He cited a letter from the Presidential Secretariat stating that NEVIDA is “under review,” contradicting assurances by State Minister Sundaralingam Pradeep that no such move exists, and tabled the letter in the Library. He urged relevant Ministers and MPs to intervene, stating that elected policymakers and Parliament, not officials, should determine the Authority’s future. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) AgricultureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 22 August 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan supported the adjournment motion and urged the Government to take credible steps on Tamil grievances, including holding long-delayed Provincial Council elections, beginning constitutional reform talks, and implementing key LLRC recommendations. He argued for an inclusive Sri Lankan identity recognizing all communities, languages, and religions, while noting that responsibility now lies with the current Government despite many issues originating under previous administrations. He also called for land and housing rights and stronger local governance for plantation communities, citing measures taken during 2015–2019, and demanded affirmative action for estate schools and other marginalized groups. He reminded the Government of its 2023 Hatton Declaration commitments on plantation people’s rights and urged implementation. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionLand & HousingEducation Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan urged that youth societies be permitted at the estate division level, arguing that past misuse by some should not lead to denying opportunities to all. He asked that geography as well as demography be considered, noting that large estate areas make travel difficult for youth. He also cautioned that the initiative should not be reduced to party political youth societies, while acknowledging that political education and electoral outcomes are part of the democratic process. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Corruption & Governance ReformWomen & Children Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan welcomed welfare proposals but argued that wage and tax policies can offset benefits, and said plantation estate workers have been neglected despite budget references to a Rs. 1,700 wage. He rejected reliance on the Wages Board and urged the Government to reform the plantation model so workers become stakeholders, with a new business plan rather than piecemeal wage increases. He also asked the Youth Affairs Ministry to amend the National Youth Services Council circular limiting registration to one youth association per Grama Niladhari division, arguing that divisions with much larger populations, especially in estate areas and Colombo, require population-based provision. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformEmployment Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan stated that plantation communities are a marginalized section of society. The remarks highlight concern for the status and treatment of plantation people, without specifying a particular proposal or legislative demand. Oral Question: National Minimum Wage and Plantation Workers Wages Cost of Living Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan briefly challenged a prior claim about what beneficiaries or recipients receive, stating that the stated amount or entitlement does not reflect the actual payment or benefit delivered. Oral Question: National Minimum Wage and Plantation Workers Wages Cost of Living Read →
- 22 July 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan briefly contested a statement by the Minister, asserting that the relevant persons do not receive what the Minister claimed. His intervention was a direct correction rather than a substantive policy proposal. Oral Question: National Minimum Wage and Plantation Workers Wages Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan objected to a remark made by the Minister for Women and Child Affairs concerning a child’s mental health, arguing that it was inappropriate and should be expunged from the Hansard. He called on the Minister to apologize to society, stating that such a comment should not have been made publicly, regardless of its accuracy, and noted that he had avoided naming the child. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Women & ChildrenParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan raised two separate incidents concerning a student who later died by suicide after jumping from a fourth floor, noting that an earlier incident at South Colombo school was already subject to a police B Report. He said the immediate alleged cause was humiliation by a tuition class proprietor/teacher in front of other students, after which the student had sought counselling for stress. He urged the authorities to examine the matter without politicising it, while noting that the proprietor was reportedly a Colombo North organizer of the governing party, though he did not attribute blame to the party. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Justice & Human RightsEducation Read →