Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Vanni

Profession: Teacher

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Speeches 45 #100 of 225·#48 in party

Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

45 speeches

24 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran welcomed the Minister’s response on marketing measures for palmyrah and emphasized its economic, cultural, and environmental importance to Tamil communities, including groundwater retention. He asked whether promotional programmes exist for palmyrah products and whether sales could be expanded to other provinces through partnerships with government and private entities. Oral Question: Palmyrah as a Crop of Significant Value (Q.6/2025) Agriculture Read →
23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran supported the adjournment debate on combating drug trafficking and organized crime, arguing that Sri Lanka has moved from drug use and transit to production, with political patronage enabling the growth of criminal networks. He cited incidents in the Northern Province, including drug tablet seizures and ICE-related deaths in Mannar, and said youth, students, and families are especially at risk because users can be difficult to identify. He called for a coordinated national programme led by the President involving police, armed forces, health services, government departments, women, families, and the public, with treatment and rehabilitation for users and cooperation from the Opposition. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Law & OrderWomen & ChildrenSecurity & Defence Read →
26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran raised concern about defamatory and false content targeting MPs and Ministers through foreign-based websites, fake social media accounts, Facebook and TikTok. He said police complaints have not produced timely results, citing recent false news about a Deputy Minister from the Vanni District, and asked whether the Government would introduce legislation or other legal measures to address such misinformation promptly. Oral Question: Misinformation and Hate Speeches on Social Media (Q.6 & Q.7/2025) Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran responded to an Opposition MP’s allegation that rural road rehabilitation funds in the Chettikulam Pradeshiya Sabha area were allocated arbitrarily and with bias. He stated that the Rs. 200 million allocation was distributed equally across divisions, with an additional amount for Chettikulam, and alleged that the Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman was refusing to use the funds for political reasons. He said road rehabilitation would continue into the following year and that allocations would be made without discrimination or political bias. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Infrastructure Read →
24 September 2025 AI summary Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran urged parents and teachers to avoid physical punishment and instead support children with affection, attention to their interests, and fulfilment of legitimate needs. He emphasized the importance of child psychology in understanding children’s emotional, cognitive, and behavioural development, arguing that proper guidance and care are essential for producing mentally healthy and responsible citizens. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading EducationWomen & Children Read →
24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran supported the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, arguing that physical and psychological punishment of children has long-term effects on their development and can contribute to later harmful behaviour. He highlighted risks faced by children without parental care, children in homes, schools, daycare centres and labour settings, and those affected by social, caste or religious bias. He urged Parliament to support the amendment unanimously and emphasized adults’ responsibility to protect children at every stage of childhood. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human RightsWomen & ChildrenEducation Read →
23 September 2025 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. I. Yogarasa of Thandikulam, Vavuniya. Petitions Presented by Members Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran supported the Bill to repeal the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, arguing that past Presidents had used public funds and Cabinet decisions to secure excessive post-retirement housing and privileges. He said such expenditure was unjustifiable when many citizens, including war-affected people in the North and communities in the Hill Country, still lacked housing and basic support. He stated that the Government would reduce wasteful privileges, redirect savings to public welfare, and pursue policies aimed at dignity, unity, and development for all communities. Debate: Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
21 August 2025 AI summary Raised concerns that interviews held on 16 May to recruit degree-holding Ayurveda graduates on a contract basis for Mullaitivu Ayurveda Hospital have not yet resulted in appointments. Asked where the delay or administrative bottleneck lies, noting continuing complaints about the matter. Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.971/2025 and others) EmploymentHealthcare Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran raised concerns over wind power projects and ilmenite mining in Mannar, stating that current activities arise from approvals granted by previous governments and not new permissions from the present Government. He said earlier approvals lacked consultation with local communities and religious leaders, and announced a parliamentary meeting with Vanni MPs, ministers, officials, religious leaders, fisheries representatives and civil society to review the issues. He stated that the Government would consider local concerns, reassess field impacts, and make decisions aimed at protecting fishers’ livelihoods. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionInfrastructureEnvironment Read →
25 July 2025 AI summary Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran briefly participated in the debate on Votes of Condolence for former Members of Parliament, expressing his intention to join the proceedings. No specific tribute, proposal, or policy issue was raised in the excerpt provided. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
24 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran supported the Government’s proposed education reforms, including vocational education from Grade 9, module-based assessments with credits, and changes to the school timetable to reduce pressure on students. He argued that the reforms would address inequalities in teacher availability, facilities, subject choices, and rural access, particularly in areas such as Vanni where students and teachers face long travel distances. He said the changes aim to improve career pathways, educational equity, and preparation for 21st-century national development. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) InfrastructureEducation Read →
11 July 2025 AI summary Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran thanked the Minister for appointing an obstetrician to Cheddikulam Hospital in Vavuniya and raised concerns about continuing staffing and facility shortages in the underdeveloped rural area. He asked when a Judicial Medical Officer and In-charge Medical Officer would be appointed, and when the non-functioning operating theatre would be cleaned and handed over for use by the appointed surgeon. Oral Questions - First Round Healthcare Read →
11 July 2025 AI summary Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran raised a supplementary question regarding voluntary Health Service Assistants in Northern Province hospitals who received appointment letters from the Provincial Ministry of Health in 2019 but were not allowed to assume duties. He asked whether they can now be granted appointments and why the original appointments were not implemented, and tabled a copy of the relevant letter. Oral Questions - First Round EmploymentHealthcare Read →
11 July 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister to provide detailed information on approved staffing cadres for government regional hospitals in Vavuniya, Mannar and Mullaitivu, including required staff by post, the number and names of hospitals, and whether permanently appointed nurses are actually serving at those institutions. He further requested reasons and proposed remedies where nurses are not serving, and sought confirmation on whether Puthukudiyiruppu Regional Hospital in Mullaitivu has been upgraded to a base hospital, the date of upgrade, and its approved and current staffing by position. Oral Questions - First Round Public FinanceHealthcare Read →
8 July 2025 AI summary Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran addressed illegal forest clearing at Nedunkeni/Vedi-vaiththakal in the Mahaweli “L” Zone, stating that about 40 acres had been cleared without permission from the Forest Department or any state agency. He said he had inspected the site with local representatives, the public, and police, submitted a field report to the relevant Ministers, and that “A” reports had been filed in court against suspects. He indicated investigations and legal action were underway, while declining to name a suspect because the matter was before court. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Salt Import Regulations (Gazette No. 2437/04) Law & OrderEnvironmentCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran supported the Motion on developing SMEs in the Northern Province, stating that despite abundant raw materials, successive Governments since 2009 had not adequately supported the sector. He called for improved market access, technological upgrading, value addition, processing facilities, workspace, and export-oriented technical advice to increase production and shelf-life. He also noted steps to link producers with institutions such as Laksala, BCC, and Sathosa, arguing that stronger promotion and market opportunities could raise incomes, particularly for women-headed households in the North. Adjournment Motion: Empowerment of Small and Medium Exporters in Northern Province EmploymentWomen & ChildrenInfrastructure Read →
22 May 2025 AI summary Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran asked the Prime Minister why Tamil-medium courses at the Vavuniya Teachers’ College had been discontinued since 2007. He sought clarification on whether the courses could be restarted and whether any obstacles prevent their resumption, noting that students in the area and elsewhere lack access to the college in Tamil medium. Oral Question: Teachers' Colleges Training Programme (Q.2/2025) Education Read →
21 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran responded to Opposition criticisms, stating that the underused Vavuniya Economic Centre would be repurposed following a District Development Committee decision and that land issues would be discussed under the Prime Minister’s leadership. He cited increased National People’s Power representation in Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu as evidence of public confidence, and said the Government had allocated Rs. 5,000 million for road and infrastructure rehabilitation in the Northern Province. He also defended changes to embarkation fees and the Luxury Tax threshold, arguing these would promote tourism through MRIA and Palaly, support airport development including the revived BIA terminal project, and make vehicle purchases more accessible. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Foreign AffairsInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
18 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran outlined efforts to revive and repurpose major industrial assets in the Northern Province, including Kankesanthurai Cement, Achchuveli Salt, Paranthan Chemical, the Mankulam industrial estate, and the Ottusuddan Tile Factory. He noted plans to begin iodized salt production, address salt workers’ welfare through insurance and output-sharing, invite investors to Mankulam, and restart or rehabilitate long-dormant factories to create local employment. He also proposed expanding coconut cultivation and strengthening palmyrah-based cottage industries through market linkages, tourism promotion, digitization, and monitoring to support exports and artisan incomes. Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-third Allotted Day - Committee Stage: Heads 149, 303, 194 and 219 (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Youth Affairs and Sports) AgricultureEmploymentInfrastructure Read →