Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika, M.P.
Profession: Medical Doctor
Speeches 72 #69 of 225·#31 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 36 speeches
Last spoke 6 May 2026 in Debate
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Speech history
72 speeches- 6 May 2026 AI summary Although the debate concerned the Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill, Najith Indika responded to Opposition allegations about a Treasury-related transaction and the death of a Treasury officer. He said the police, due to the sensitivity of the case, requested the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate to order a panel post-mortem, after which the Director General of Health Services appointed four consultant judicial medical officers. He rejected claims that the reference to “suspicious circumstances” proved a complaint by the deceased’s wife, stating it was standard procedural wording, and urged Members to await the post-mortem report before making political allegations. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika responds to remarks made in the Chamber concerning a death, rejecting the suggestion that anyone laughed at it. He indicates that a question had been raised on the matter and refers to an earlier statement about the death, but the excerpt ends before the substantive point is completed. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Najith Indika intervened briefly on a point of order, responding to a reference to his name and denying that anyone had laughed at a death. He argued that, when he raised the point of order, the Presiding Member should have addressed the other member’s conduct. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika rose on a point of order. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika criticized opponents for allegedly making false political claims about theft and urged that action, rather than rhetoric, was needed to catch wrongdoers. He concluded by echoing the phrase “Not only talk—catch thieves,” directing it at those he accused of politicizing corruption allegations. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dr. Najith Indika challenged allegations made against him or the Government, urging those making claims to repeat them publicly and pursue legal action if they are true. He criticized statements made about the death of a public official while investigations are ongoing, clarifying that the post-mortem report did not state “suicide” but used the term “suspected self-inflicted injury,” and noted that a panel of four consultant JMOs had been appointed for the inquiry. He also referred to the Tajudeen case to caution against misinformation around forensic investigations, and asserted that current investigations and prosecutions into this incident and past frauds would proceed. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Justice & Human RightsLaw & OrderCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika objected to an interruption during his speech and asked the other member to respond only when it was their turn. The statement was procedural in nature, emphasizing adherence to debate order rather than addressing a substantive policy issue. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika accused opponents of spreading misinformation and fake news in connection with ongoing matters. He specifically cited a claim that the Secretary to the Treasury is a dual citizen and challenged those making the allegation to present it clearly and substantiate it if true. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Dr. Najith Indika responded to interruptions by suggesting that those who had written footnotes and books on the bond scam were becoming agitated. He asked not to be interrupted, framing the remark in the context of debate over the bond scam. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Najith Indika acknowledged that USD 2.5 million had gone missing from the Treasury and said investigations and disciplinary action had begun within 24 hours, including complaints to the CID, FIU and SLCERT, an internal inquiry, expert technical review, and engagement with Australian Federal Police. He contrasted this response with what he described as earlier unresolved corruption cases under previous governments, including bond, infrastructure, fertilizer and procurement-related allegations. He argued that the present Government would investigate and punish wrongdoing, while rejecting Opposition claims that the incident reflected a broader pattern of Government fraud. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika tabled the report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security regarding the Rehabilitation, Reorganization and Insolvency (Institutional and Individual) Bill. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committee Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary The Hon. Najith Indika rejected the Opposition’s no-confidence motion over the coal tender, arguing that while some consignments had lower-than-required values, there was no basis to allege deliberate fraud by the Minister or Government. He explained the coal import testing and payment process, stating that 80 per cent is paid on load-port results and the balance after destination testing, with adjustments or withholding where specifications fail. He said the Government had restored competitive term tendering, imposed penalties and sought recoveries from suppliers under tender conditions, contrasting this with unrecovered past losses. He also defended the appointment of the COPE Chair, saying it should be held by someone without a compromised record. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary ProcedurePublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 8 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika said the Government’s adjournment debate concerned the Middle East crisis and its likely economic and social impact on Sri Lanka, particularly energy supplies, and noted that relief measures including a Rs. 100 billion New Year package and three months of fuel support were being provided without money-printing due to improved fiscal management. He argued that stronger revenue, reserves, a lower deficit, a current account surplus, and stabilized inflation and interest rates had enabled the Government to manage both disaster recovery and external fuel shocks. He rejected opposition criticism on corruption, disaster management, and procurement testing, citing improvements in the Corruption Perceptions Index, ongoing housing support after disasters, and the use of official laboratory-based testing procedures. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Foreign AffairsPublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 6 March 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika supported the extension of the state of emergency while highlighting the Government’s handling of recent maritime incidents near Sri Lanka, including the rescue of 32 crew members and assistance to Iranian nationals. He argued that the President, Navy, Air Force, Government and public acted humanely, neutrally and in accordance with international conventions during a wider Middle East conflict. He criticized Opposition members for allegedly spreading unverified claims about vessels and submarines, stating that such matters must be managed responsibly under international law to protect Sri Lanka’s people and international standing. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Security & DefenceForeign Affairs Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Dr. Najith Indika defended his earlier reference to “a Rajapaksa,” stating that he had not named a specific individual and that the matter could be verified. He criticised the SJB, alleging that its reactions in Parliament were linked to political or business interests involving favoured associates, including a reference to claims about Namal Rajapaksa in India. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika rejected Opposition allegations of fraud in an open coal tender, contrasting it with what he described as previous Cabinet-only coal awards without competitive tendering from 2023 to 2025. He denied that coal quality issues were driving a proposed 10% electricity tariff increase, stating that the CEB’s PUCSL applications cited other reasons, and argued that the Government was reducing power costs through competitive procurement of solar and battery storage. He also criticized personal allegations made against the Minister’s family and questioned prior coal awards to a company he linked to associates of the Rajapaksa family. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika argued that the matter raised did not constitute a valid point of order, as it concerned the manner in which the Minister answered and Hon. Ajith P. Perera’s engagement. He stated that this was an issue between those Members and should not be treated as a procedural objection before the House. Oral Question: Drug Raids and Asset Seizures (Q.1649/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 February 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika supported the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, tracing the expansion of MPs’ pension entitlements since 1977 and arguing that these privileges contributed to an unhealthy political culture. He rejected claims that pensions prevent corruption or that the repeal targets particular individuals, linking the measure to the 2022 public demand for reform and to election pledges to reduce political privileges. He said politics should be treated as public service, with former MPs returning to prior professions if not re-elected, and framed the repeal as part of broader reforms to rebuild public trust. Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Debate Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 February 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika presented the Sectoral Oversight Committee report on the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill and stated that it had received the Committee’s full approval. He noted that abolishing parliamentary pensions was an election pledge and described the Bill’s presentation for debate as a significant step. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika defended the continuation of the emergency declared after Cyclone “Ditva,” arguing it remains necessary to coordinate disaster relief, essential services, housing assistance, and support for displaced persons across the affected districts. He said the Government had not used emergency powers to suppress protests, dissent, or criticism, contrasting its conduct with alleged past abuses under earlier administrations. He rejected allegations of acting above the law and urged any complaints of theft, fraud, or unequal legal treatment to be raised through proper channels. He also criticized repeated obscene language directed at parliamentary leaders and suggested the Opposition address such conduct internally. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Security & DefenceCorruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Read →