Hon. Mujibur Rahman, M.P.
Profession: Politician
Speeches 277 #16 of 225·#7 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 115 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate
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84 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
277 speeches- 9 July 2025 AI summary Asked how many of the 65 cases resulted in the accused being found guilty. Oral Question: CIABOC Cases Against Politicians (Q.712/2025) Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 9 July 2025 AI summary Asked for clarification on the status of 157 filed cases, specifically how many had resulted in judgments. Oral Question: CIABOC Cases Against Politicians (Q.712/2025) Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 9 July 2025 AI summary Asked how many court cases had been withdrawn between 2020 and 2024 as his first supplementary question. Oral Question: CIABOC Cases Against Politicians (Q.712/2025) Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 30 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman raised concerns over the release of 323 import containers allegedly without proper Customs checks and tabled the President-appointed Committee’s report, which he said had not been presented to Parliament despite being submitted on 12 June 2025. He cited findings that Customs procedures were breached, including release of “red” containers without required scanning or physical examination, unauthorized release of “yellow” containers, lack of proper oversight, and removal of two containers before the relevant decision. He questioned why the report had not been published and why the CID and Bribery Commission had not begun inquiries, urging immediate publication and independent investigations while arguing that political responsibility rests with the President as Customs falls under his purview. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman criticized the Government for allegedly using derogatory rhetoric against the Opposition to distract from its failures over the previous six months. He argued that, despite seeking a mandate for systemic change, the Government had resorted to deal-making politics and had disrespected the voters who supported it. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman alleged that the Western Province Commissioner of Local Government mishandled the Colombo Municipal Council mayoral election process by insisting on a secret ballot despite an Opposition request for an open vote. Citing section 66A(6) of the Local Authorities Elections (Amendment) Act, No. 22 of 2012 and ministry guidelines, he argued that members present should first have decided the voting method through a recorded vote. He contrasted this with procedures followed in the Central Province and claimed the Western Province Commissioner acted under political pressure, calling for adherence to public service conduct and democratic norms. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 Law & OrderParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman raised concerns about Police protection being provided to alleged unauthorized Israeli/Jewish cultural centres, including a location in Colombo 7, despite the removal of STF security. He argued that providing security could amount to legitimizing such centres and, citing the Palestine parliamentary friendship context, urged the State either to recognize them legally or withdraw protection. He asked how long it would take to close the centres or enforce the law against them. Oral Question: Israeli Religious and Cultural Centres Established in Sri Lanka (Q.632/2025) Law & OrderForeign AffairsSecurity & Defence Read →
- 5 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman questioned why action had not been taken against two allegedly unregistered Chabad centres operating in Colombo 7 and Dehiwala, despite the Prime Minister previously acknowledging in December that they were not legal or registered. He noted that both premises continue to receive Police and STF security and asked the Minister to explain the lack of action after seven months. Oral Question: Israeli Religious and Cultural Centres Established in Sri Lanka (Q.632/2025) Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & Order Read →
- 4 June 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman invoked Standing Order 86 to clarify remarks he said had been misunderstood. He stated that in the school-related matter the mother had made several complaints but the police had not acted effectively, and added that Duminda Hulugalle had admitted on “Derana 360°” that the Sathosa tender came to him. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 4 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman supported an independent CIABOC under the Anti-Corruption Act regulations, while rejecting claims that anti-corruption action began only under the current Government and arguing that those who enabled past wrongdoers should also accept responsibility. He cited recent complaints against the current administration, including the 323 containers issue, the Mannar wind power project, a Presidential Secretariat vehicle auction, the STC salt matter, and a Sathosa audit tender, and questioned whether the law is being enforced equally. He emphasized the Auditor General’s role in supporting corruption investigations and challenged the President’s attempted appointment of an external nominee as Auditor General, urging that a qualified internal officer be appointed instead and warning against any effort to influence future audits. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 22 May 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman asserted that the item under discussion could still be provided at Rs. 130 even after including tax. The remark appears to challenge a higher quoted price or pricing justification in the debate. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Public Finance Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman objected to a Minister’s characterization of his remarks, stating that he had been misquoted. He clarified that the claim that rain caused damage had been made by the Minister’s own chairmen, not by him. Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman urged the Government to accept criticism of its mistakes and correct course rather than assume continued public support. He warned that public opinion can change and stated that the SJB and other Opposition groups accept the challenge posed by the Government. Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman accused the Government of contradicting its pledge to introduce anti-crossover legislation while allegedly trying to secure support from opposition and independent members to form local authority administrations. He argued that where no party has over 50 per cent in a council, the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance requires an internal vote to elect the mayor or chairman, and said the SJB was prepared to face such votes. He also criticized the President’s direct involvement in local authority coalition-building and claimed the Government was seeking to change rules it had previously supported when politically advantageous. Rahman urged the Government to stop using executive pressure to secure council control and to recognize what he described as a major decline in its electoral support. Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers) Parliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman requested an additional five minutes of speaking time from Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or argument was raised in the quoted remark. Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman questioned the Government’s handling of continuing essential food shortages, focusing on the salt shortage and asking why salt imported through the State Trading Corporation had not reached consumers at affordable prices. He alleged that imported rock salt, despite relatively low landed costs and duties, was being sold at Rs. 350–400 per kilogram due to stock control by private interests linked to Puttalam Salt Ltd. and Raigam. He urged the Consumer Affairs Authority to inspect stocks in Hambantota and Puttalam rather than only small retailers, and criticized the appointment of a private salt company owner to the board of a public salt company as a conflict of interest. He also briefly raised concern that the Auditor General’s post remained vacant. Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers) Cost of LivingCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman stated that the Minister’s clarification confirmed a nationwide teacher shortage, framing his supplementary question around the scale of the staffing gap in schools. Oral Question: Sinhala and Tamil-Medium Government Schools - Teacher Vacancies (Q.4/2025) Education Read →
- 21 May 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education to provide detailed figures on teacher vacancies in Sinhala- and Tamil-medium government schools, disaggregated by grade levels 1–5 and 6–11. He requested this information nationally, for the Western Province, and for the Colombo Education Zone, and asked what steps will be taken to fill the vacancies and within what timeframe. Oral Question: Sinhala and Tamil-Medium Government Schools - Teacher Vacancies (Q.4/2025) EducationEmployment Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman asked when the relevant Standing Orders were made. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman stated that the addressee had served as Chair of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) in 2015. The remark appears to reference that role in the context of a broader parliamentary exchange. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Parliamentary Procedure Read →