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- 17 February 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan called for fair conditions for the upcoming local council election campaign expected by end-April, stating that the Opposition would present its position to the country. He said the Government was strong and free to contest to win, but emphasized that the Opposition must also be given a fair opportunity, noting that it no longer has COPE. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan clarified that he had not accused the addressed party of resorting to post-election violence. He requested that his party also be given adequate time to campaign, arguing that decisions made at a party leaders’ meeting did not represent all parties because not everyone was present. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan urged the Minister of Public Security to investigate a reported assault on a Tamil youth at the Udulgama/Homadola Division of Watawala Plantations, alleging that dogs were set on the victim and calling for police action against those responsible. He linked the incident to wider concerns about abuses and racism affecting Malaiyagam communities in plantation areas, including in the South, and asked the Government to prevent recurrence. He then argued that holding local government elections during the Budget Debate would deny Opposition Members a level playing field, as they must attend Parliament while also campaigning, and requested fair campaign conditions rather than postponement. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionLaw & OrderParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan paid tribute to former Members Rukman Senanayake, A. A. Reginald Perera, Dr. I. M. Ilyas, and Sirinal de Mel, noting their public service and political contributions. He highlighted Senanayake’s emergence from Dedigama during a period of repression, Perera’s role in Gampaha and the Western Province, Ilyas’s efforts to promote Tamil-Muslim unity in the North, and de Mel’s trade union legacy. He conveyed condolences to their families and supporters on behalf of the Tamil Progressive Alliance. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 January 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan said the Opposition’s role is to seek clarification from the Government and expressed concern over the Prime Minister’s response to his question on the Clean Sri Lanka programme, while stating support for the programme as a concept that should include social and attitudinal change. He called for plantation workers’ daily wages to be raised to Rs. 2,000, particularly if public sector salaries are increased in the Budget. He also disputed claims that there are no Tamil political prisoners, urging releases through presidential pardons, withdrawal of detention orders, or withdrawal of cases, and asked the Government to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act as previously pledged. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Law & OrderJustice & Human RightsEmployment Read →
- 21 January 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan asked the Prime Minister to clarify the “Clean Sri Lanka” concept for Parliament and the public. He noted that he had been waiting to raise questions on the matter and urged the Prime Minister to address it directly rather than continue responding to a previous Member’s speech. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2025 AI summary Mano Ganesan argued that hill country plantation communities remain among Sri Lanka’s most disadvantaged groups, citing lack of land, housing, education, basic facilities, and findings by FAO, WFP and Red Cross bodies. He urged the government, ahead of the March Budget, to set the basic daily wage of estate workers at Rs. 2,000 and called on plantation trade unions, including the All Ceylon Estate Workers’ Union, to act jointly on this demand. He also proposed imposing a cess on tea exports and using targeted support for value-added exporters to help fund wage increases, while noting that the Sri Lanka Tea Board lacks worker representation despite its mandate referring to plantation community development. Adjournment Debate: Government Performance and Commodity Prices Land & HousingCost of LivingEmployment Read →
- 17 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan congratulated the Speaker on behalf of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, the Tamil Progressive Alliance, and the Opposition. He emphasized Sri Lanka’s ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity and urged the Speaker to protect all Members equally and provide fair opportunities to both Government and Opposition. Opening: Parliament Meeting, Affirmations, and Speaker's Election Parliamentary ProcedureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 17 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan made and subscribed the Affirmation required by law and signed the Book at the Table. Opening: Parliament Meeting, Affirmations, and Speaker's Election Parliamentary Procedure Read →