Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· Kurunegala

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Speeches 139 #30 of 225·#12 in party

Attendance 4/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

139 speeches

6 February 2025 AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha asked whether the Government is giving specific attention to attracting foreign direct investment to the Bingiriya Export Processing Zone, noting that only a small portion is currently occupied by five factories under construction. He highlighted that 484 acres have been acquired out of a potential 1,200 acres and asked whether the President’s visits to India, China and the UAE include a plan to promote the zone to investors. Oral Question: Bingiriya Export Processing Zone (Q.5/2024) Foreign AffairsInfrastructure Read →
6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha asked the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to provide details on the Bingiriya Export Processing Zone, including the number and names of operating factories, their categories, and the direct and indirect employment generated by each. He also requested information on whether any investors had signed agreements to establish new factories there, and if so, the relevant details. Oral Question: Bingiriya Export Processing Zone (Q.5/2024) EmploymentInfrastructure Read →
23 January 2025 AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha clarified that Bingiriya was highlighted because it currently has available land, while other industrial zones may serve different sectoral purposes. He asked for the identified locations and timelines for the five new zones mentioned, and emphasized Bingiriya’s suitability for port- and airport-linked, coconut-based, and wet-processing industries. He requested ministerial attention to the need for sea outfall and water infrastructure and urged an early visit to Bingiriya to expedite support. Oral Question No. 1 – 103/2024: Bingiriya Export Processing Zone Infrastructure Facilities Infrastructure Read →
23 January 2025 AI summary Asked whether the upcoming Budget would allocate funds for the sea outfall project and the raw water intake from Deduru Oya. Oral Question No. 1 – 103/2024: Bingiriya Export Processing Zone Infrastructure Facilities InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
23 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha referred to the Bingiriya Export Processing Zone, which he said he initiated in 2018, noting its potential expansion to about 1,200 acres and its importance as one of the few BOI zones with available land. He questioned the accuracy of the stated BOI expenditure figure of Rs. 290 million, citing higher costs for land, internal roads, and the water project, and asked that the figures be rechecked. He also asked whether Budget funds would be allocated for a sea outfall and raw water intake from Deduru Oya, stating these are needed to support industries in the zone. Oral Question No. 1 – 103/2024: Bingiriya Export Processing Zone Infrastructure Facilities InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha questioned the Government’s “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, arguing that its definition, scope, vision, mission, and funding have not been clearly presented to Parliament or the public. He asked whether the programme includes locality-specific plans, upgrading estate line rooms and poor urban housing, and ensuring timely fertilizer supply to farmers. He also sought details of any agreements from discussions with India and China on an oil refinery, including whether benefits would accrue to Sri Lankans or mainly to exports, and called for such agreements to be shown to Parliament if public support is expected. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Cost of LivingInfrastructureAgriculture Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha urged the Government to act on alleged corruption and profiteering, citing a medicine reportedly reduced from Rs. 76,000 to Rs. 370 and the delayed tabling of the bar licence list promised within 48 hours. He said the Government, with its parliamentary majority, should stop blaming past administrations and directly address any “mafia” or wrongdoing. He also raised concerns about alleged manipulation within the Ceylon Electricity Board, particularly system-control practices and the influence of union figures, comparing it to the former diesel mafia. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Cost of LivingCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha questioned the Government’s vision, scope and funding mechanism for the Clean Sri Lanka programme, stating that officials and the public appear to lack a common understanding of its activities and objectives. He asked for a clear activity list and raised concerns about practical implementation, including waste disposal after clean-up activities and enforcement against vehicle accessories. He argued that the programme should address issues he described as political and economic “mafias,” including liquor licence allocations, trade agreements such as ETCA and the Singapore agreement, the rice market, electricity tariffs, and the pharmaceutical sector. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Corruption & Governance ReformCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
9 January 2025 AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha raised concerns that transmission constraints, including delayed transmission lines and grid substation upgrades, are hindering electricity evacuation. He asked whether priority is being given to the delayed Jaffna–New Habarana transmission line and related substation works, and questioned whether the Minister in charge of the CEB was acting under the directions of Ranjan Jayalal. Oral Questions Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
9 January 2025 AI summary Asked for an update on the 100 MW Siyambalanduwa solar project, noting that although the award has been made, land clearance and inter-agency support remain pending. He questioned whether the Government is expediting the project and ensuring support from the CEB and relevant agencies so construction can begin as planned. Oral Questions EnvironmentInfrastructure Read →
9 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha asked the Minister of Energy to provide details on private power plants currently operating in Sri Lanka, including their names, owners’ names and addresses, and annual payments made to each owner from 2015 to date. He further questioned whether the Minister is aware that the agreements with these private power plant owners are unfavourable, and if so, what measures will be taken to address the issue. Oral Questions Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
8 January 2025 AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha responded to a reference to his name, stating that the Bingiriya matter is before court and denying that his vehicles or supporters were present at the incident in question. He said that in 2020 several vehicles belonging to his supporters were stoned, but they had not gone there, and added that he had only sought to address an injustice involving the other side’s MP, whom he described as a good person. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Parliamentary ProcedureLaw & Order Read →
8 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha objected to another member mentioning his name and sought permission to respond through the Chair. He urged the member not to interrupt or act in a policing manner during his remarks. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha clarified that his earlier remarks concerning the Merchant Shipping Secretariat were not directed personally at Minister Bimal Rathnayake, but were a call to appoint a suitably qualified person with relevant expertise. He then began to refer to matters relating to Bingiriya, though the excerpt does not include the continuation of that point. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
8 January 2025 AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha requested one minute to respond, stating that the Leader of the House had mentioned his name. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha criticized the Government’s handling of rice imports, price controls, and fertilizer subsidies, arguing that delayed imports, high duties, poor quality rice, and ineffective market management had worsened consumer prices while farmers had not received promised support. He questioned why key economic officials had been retained and said the Government had reversed its earlier opposition to trade agreements such as the Singapore–Sri Lanka FTA and ETCA, which he said his side had consistently supported. He welcomed the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme in principle but urged it to address appointments and alleged misconduct in public institutions, citing the Merchant Shipping Secretariat and diplomatic appointments, and briefly referred to the Bingiriya incident involving an MP. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Public FinanceCost of LivingAgriculture Read →
18 December 2024 AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha referred to a challenge involving Asoka Sapumal Ranwala and the Leader of the Opposition, and extended the issue to Cabinet accountability. He demanded that all Cabinet Ministers table their educational or professional qualifications in Parliament, arguing that such claims should not be accepted without evidence. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
18 December 2024 AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha stated that the President is familiar with their conduct, noting that he had worked with them over the previous five years. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
18 December 2024 AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha argued that the Chairmanship of COPE should be given to the Opposition, noting that the committee already has a Government-side majority and that Opposition leadership would not obstruct its work. He referred to the previous practice of appointing Hon. Sunil Handunnetti as COPE Chair and urged that this tradition be continued to ensure proper oversight of government institutions. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 114, referring to the 2015 precedent of appointing an Opposition Member as Chair of COPE. He requested the President, Prime Minister, Leader of the House and Chief Government Whip to allocate the Chairs of COPE and COPA to the Opposition, citing the importance of those committees, and asked for a response from the Leader of the House. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →