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- 3 February 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika said the debate on telecommunications regulations had been overshadowed by issues concerning investigations and the Speaker. He referred to ongoing or renewed investigations involving Shiranthi Rajapaksa, Namal Rajapaksa and Yoshitha Rajapaksa, including the “Siriliya Saviya” account, alleged links arising from a CID inquiry, and the Airbus transaction, arguing that suspects should face investigative agencies like ordinary citizens and that facts should be established through due process. He criticized the SJB for focusing on allegations against a parliamentary officer and the Speaker rather than supporting investigations into alleged wrongdoing by members of the Rajapaksa family, and stated that inquiries should proceed transparently regardless of status. Debate: Regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act (continued) Justice & Human RightsLaw & OrderCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 3 February 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, Najith Indika presented two committee reports to Parliament. The first covered multiple annual and performance reports from justice, courts, prisons, language, legal aid, witness protection, corrections, and debt conciliation institutions, while the second concerned the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill. The reports were ordered to lie upon the Table. Presentation of Petitions Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 22 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Najith Indika supported the Government’s decision to allow more time for discussion on education reforms, arguing that doubts should be addressed so the reforms can proceed with broader public confidence. He said investigations are under way into the English module web-link issue and tabled documents to reject Opposition claims about the Dharma Chakra depiction and other textbook content. He criticized the SJB’s approach as shifting from substantive debate to allegations about religion, sexuality and attacks on the Prime Minister/Education Minister, and challenged them to proceed with any no-confidence motion. He stated that the Government remains committed to developing human and physical resources through reforms aimed at producing rational, evidence-based citizens. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Parliamentary ProcedureEducation Read →
- 6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika supported regulations under the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and the Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme Act, arguing that they improve fishers’ pension benefits while the Government also moves to abolish MPs’ pensions. He responded to Opposition claims about disaster relief, stating that assistance announced by the President is being paid and processed in stages based on assessments, and contrasted this with delays after past disasters such as Meeriabedda. He also criticized the previous administration’s record on policing and governance, and urged the Opposition to support the Government’s legislative programme, economic stabilization efforts, and relief measures where appropriate. Debate: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and Fishermen's Pension Regulations Parliamentary ProcedurePublic FinanceLaw & Order Read →
- 3 December 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika expressed condolences for those affected by the disaster and acknowledged the work and sacrifices of the armed forces, Police, public officials and health workers. He stated that Government relief funding is in place, explaining that the Rs. 25,000 payment is initial household support rather than full compensation, with assessments and further compensation to follow, and that the dry ration allowance has been increased. He clarified that no extra-legal fund has been created, with official Treasury-authorized bank accounts published for contributions, and urged constructive reporting of gaps while supporting centrally coordinated relief operations under the President. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Public FinanceSecurity & DefenceInfrastructure Read →
- 25 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika argued that Sri Lanka’s education policy shifted after 1977 away from welfare and access, and said the Government is now progressively increasing education investment toward the 6 per cent of GDP principle. He cited increased capital allocations for education, including funds to complete medical faculty buildings at Sabaragamuwa, Moratuwa, Uva Wellassa, Eastern and North Western universities. He also highlighted welfare measures such as school supply vouchers, transport support, midday meals, Grade 5 bursaries, and increased Mahapola allowances, and urged the Opposition to engage constructively rather than challenge such measures through litigation or commissions. Debate: Committee Stage on Appropriation Bill 2026 - Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education (Fifteenth Allotted Day) EducationPublic Finance Read →
- 12 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika rose on a point of order. No substantive issue or argument is recorded in the provided speech excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika defended the Government’s expenditure management and said the 2025 Budget is on track, with key fiscal indicators expected to improve by end-December. He said the March Budget focused on relief and household economic recovery through measures such as a major public sector salary increase, expanded school meal funding, and higher social protection allowances. He described the current Budget as a development Budget centred on six strategic objectives, including sustainable growth, export diversification, debt sustainability, rural poverty eradication and digitization. He argued that the Government has begun reversing the debt cycle by increasing revenue, reducing expenditure and narrowing the Budget deficit while maintaining relief for the public. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate EmploymentPublic FinanceCost of Living Read →
- 12 November 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika argued that the Opposition had not engaged substantively with the 2026 Budget’s revenue, expenditure, and policy proposals, unlike in previous debates where it raised claims such as alleged salary cuts. He said the Budget sets the Government’s political and economic direction, and defended its priorities while rejecting claims that poverty had tripled, citing figures of 14.3 percent in 2019, about 25 percent in 2023, and around 22 percent at present. He also began to respond to criticism that 20 percent of capital allocations had gone unspent, placing it in the context of typical annual capital expenditure implementation rates. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Cost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika expressed condolences over the murder of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman while rejecting Opposition attempts to characterize it as a Government-linked political assassination before investigations were complete. He argued that the Adjournment Motion should focus on building a national programme to eliminate drugs and organized crime, which he said had spread for decades with political patronage and was now affecting youth across the country. He cited large drug seizures, prison overcrowding, and recent shootings as evidence of the scale of the problem, and urged all parties to support the Government’s efforts to sever links between politics, narcotics, and organized crime. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Law & OrderSecurity & DefenceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 22 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Najith Indika rejected allegations circulated on social media, stating that he had not spoken of any such deal and had no authority to do so as a Deputy Minister. He argued that unverified online claims should not be repeated in Parliament without accountability, said legal action would be taken over alleged personal defamation, and undertook to inform the House of developments. Debate: Rules under Excise Ordinance and Special Commodity Levy Order (Session 1) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 October 2025 AI summary No substantive speech content is provided beyond the address to the Chair. Therefore, no policy position, proposal, question, or argument can be summarized. Debate: Rules under Excise Ordinance and Special Commodity Levy Order (Session 1) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika supported the regulations under the NMRA Act, arguing that medicine price control is needed through a fair and scientific process while maintaining reasonable margins for suppliers and protecting patients. He said current shortages stem largely from past procurement failures and the economic crisis, and noted that the government has increased tender awards substantially and expanded local purchasing limits for hospitals as an interim measure. He also defended the new MRP and MCP mechanisms, stating that consultation requirements under Section 118(4) had been met and that quality procurement is being prioritized following past controversies. Debate: Regulations under National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act No. 5 of 2015 Public FinanceHealthcareCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika argued that the National Police Commission’s delegation of powers to the IGP regarding OIC transfers is constitutionally permitted under Article 155G(1) and does not amount to a reduction of Commission powers. He said the delegation is revocable, subject to criteria and limits, and supported by the Attorney General’s clarification that SI, IP, and CI officers may serve as OICs without it constituting a promotion or demotion. He linked the need for swift operational decisions to current action against organized crime and drug networks, while rejecting allegations of political pressure on the NPC. He also criticized the Opposition for requesting the debate under Standing Order 19 as urgent while many of the Members who supported it were absent. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
- 9 October 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika presented to Parliament the Sectoral Oversight Committee report on State Administration, Justice and Civil Security. The report covered the 2023 and 2024 annual performance reports of the relevant Public Administration ministries and the District Secretariats of Ampara, Trincomalee, Jaffna, Vavuniya, Mannar, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and Batticaloa, and was ordered to lie upon the Table. Opening and Announcements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika supported the urgent amendment to align Sri Lanka’s anti-doping framework with WADA requirements after delays had made existing law non-compliant. He argued that Parliament was an appropriate forum to discuss the national drug crisis, citing large seizures in 2025 and alleging that organized networks with past political protection had enabled narcotics to reach schools and children. He called for cross-party support for law enforcement, due process in investigations including the 323-container issue and the Thajudeen case, and a unified national effort to dismantle drug networks and protect children. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Justice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika presented the Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection on the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill referred to the Committee. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented: University Reports and Government Documents Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Dr. Najith Indika said the Government was advancing long-delayed legislation, including the NBRI Bill, as part of institutional reforms in its first year. He rejected claims that the new electricity reforms would privatize or fragment the CEB, stating that full State ownership would be retained, job losses would not occur except through voluntary retirement, and reforms aimed to improve efficiency, ensure adequate supply by 2028 and reduce tariffs by 30 per cent. He also argued that current public concern over narcotics reflected unprecedented drug seizures and enforcement activity, including in areas such as Hambantota and Colombo North, and said the Government’s priority was to defeat the drug menace while continuing development and relief programmes. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Law & OrderEmploymentPublic Finance Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Najith Indika tabled the Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security concerning the National Building Research Institute Bill, which had been referred to the Committee. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika invoked Standing Order 92(2)(b) to argue that Members were misusing points of order to introduce irrelevant matters during parliamentary business. He requested the Speaker to stop such interruptions and ensure proper procedure is followed. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →