Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Kegalle

Profession: Engineer

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Speeches 13 #203 of 225·#141 in party

Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

13 speeches

3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha supported the Regulation under Section 22 of the Foreign Exchange Act, stating that improved reserves, tourism receipts, remittances, and export earnings allow Sri Lanka to gradually relax capital flow measures in line with the IMF EFF programme. He said the regulation facilitates overseas business expansion by increasing limits for capital transactions through foreign currency accounts and reflects economic stabilization. He also defended the President’s statement to Parliament on the Middle East conflict, criticized opposition allegations of corruption, and condemned civilian killings and attacks in Iran while calling for a swift end to the war. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 Foreign AffairsPublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha presented four public petitions on behalf of named constituents from Rambukkana, Dorawaka, Beligala, and Tholangamuwa. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions for consideration. Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
7 January 2026 AI summary Manoj Rajapaksha thanked the Prime Minister for providing answers. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Parliamentary Procedure Read →
7 January 2026 AI summary Manoj Rajapaksha asked the Prime Minister whether reported incidents at local authority meetings involving obstruction, abuse, threats, or assaults against government officers had occurred. He sought details on the areas affected, action taken against those involved, and future measures to prevent similar incidents. Oral Questions: Prime Minister Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & Order Read →
21 November 2025 AI summary Manoj Rajapaksha spoke in support of the Committee Stage allocations for the Ministries of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, and Rural Development, Social Protection and Community Empowerment, arguing that past economic approaches had left key productive sectors weakened and rural poverty entrenched. He defended the Government’s current programmes, including the national anti-narcotics initiative and the “Praja Shakthi” rural development programme, and said these align with the President’s Budget proposals to eradicate rural poverty through village-level economic empowerment, infrastructure, education, health, and social protection. Citing high rural and estate-sector poverty, including in the Kegalle District and Dedigama electorate, he said social protection and empowerment measures must directly target poor rural and estate communities. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day AgricultureEmploymentCost of Living Read →
21 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha supported the Resolution under the Customs Ordinance updating HS codes for vehicle imports after their resumption on 1 February 2025, stating that it would address new vehicle technologies and avoid higher “Other” duties. He argued that economic confidence has improved, citing vehicle imports, export growth, rupee stability, increased remittances and investment, tax compliance, and resumed construction activity. He also referred to the planned completion of the Warakapola bypass by 2026 and the resumption of water and sanitation projects in Thulhiriya, while emphasizing the Government’s agenda of rebuilding production, reducing waste, and combating corruption. Debate: Customs Ordinance, Excise Regulation, Finance Act Order, and Construction Industry Development Act (Continued) EmploymentInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha said the proposed regulations would modernize vehicle import documentation by allowing online confirmation from Sri Lanka, reducing delays caused by minor deficiencies and courier-based processes. He stated that vehicle imports would be widened gradually as reserves improve, while Customs and bank checks would help prevent malpractices and increase Treasury revenue. He also noted adjustments to deposit and advance accounts, including reduced allocations for book printing, increased fuel allocations for enforcement investigations, and higher Railway Department allocations. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha supported regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act relating to vehicle imports and LC document exchanges, arguing that they would address documentation irregularities and delays through pre-shipment inspection and online verification involving Bureau Veritas. He said the measures were necessary following the restart of vehicle imports after a long suspension, with many vehicles in the import pipeline. He also referred to proposed adjustments to deposit and advance account limits for several state institutions to support operations, investigations, and anti-corruption efforts. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
21 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha presented two public petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mr. H. P. Rajapaksha of Kegalle and Mr. N. D. Karunaratne of Alawwa. No details of the petitions’ subject matter were provided in the speech. Petitions - Presented to Committee on Public Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
24 February 2025 AI summary Manoj Rajapaksha defended the 2025 Budget, arguing that it was prepared in the context of a collapsed economy and state and was based on making citizens active participants, stakeholders, and beneficiaries in economic recovery. He rejected Opposition criticism as lacking substantive alternatives and said the Budget combines short-term and long-term measures within the Government’s broader economic plan. He highlighted allocations for priority areas, including about Rs. 483 billion for transport bottlenecks and funding for education, stating these address pressing public needs, especially in remote areas. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day EducationInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
22 February 2025 AI summary Manoj Rajapaksha, on behalf of Dinindu Saman, raised a question to the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government regarding the non-utilization of the Meegahakiula Bus Station in Badulla. The intervention sought information or action on why the facility remains unused and the relevant administrative responsibility for addressing the issue. Oral Questions: STaRR Project (Q.1/2025), KL-2 Project Kalutara (Q.2/2025), Lands - Elpitiya DS (Q.3/2025), Meegahakiula Bus Station (Q.4/2025) Infrastructure Read →
24 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha paid tribute to the late Hon. Rukman Senanayake, recalling his parliamentary career representing Dedigama, Polonnaruwa, and Kegalle, and his service as Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, UNP Chairman, and Deputy Leader. He highlighted Senanayake’s family background, public service, commitment to democratic politics, wildlife photography, and contributions through the Senanayake Foundation and Buddhist institutions, and conveyed condolences to his son, former State Minister Wasantha Senanayake, and the family. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Parliamentary Procedure Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha defended the Clean Sri Lanka Project as a flagship programme of the Government aimed at addressing corruption, institutional decay, and social and economic deterioration across sectors. He said the Government had a national mandate across communities to rebuild the country and was proceeding through a planned process involving State institutions, village communities and volunteers, with January focused on awareness. He rejected Opposition criticism that the Government lacked vision or had delivered nothing, and cited forthcoming village-level measures from February to address wild elephant and monkey damage to cultivation, including in Kegalle, as part of the project’s wider objectives. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme EnvironmentCorruption & Governance Reform Read →