Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney at Law, M.P.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)· National List

Profession: Attorney-at-Law

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Speeches 116 #42 of 225·#2 in party

Attendance 4/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

116 speeches

9 June 2026 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa asked that another Member be allowed the opportunity to respond. The intervention was procedural in nature and did not raise a substantive policy issue. Debate on Orders and Regulations (Items 1-5) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 June 2026 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government’s handling of the economy, citing increased poverty, high fertilizer and fuel costs, import policies affecting farmers and fishers, electricity and coal issues, and alleged port irregularities. He questioned the lack of progress on graduate employment, education scheduling, and post-Cyclone Ditta relief and reconstruction, including the use of announced Indian grant and loan support. He also raised concerns over selective use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, contrasting an arrest over a rap song with alleged LTTE-related campaign material used by government-linked figures, and urged that investigations not be politicized. Debate on Orders and Regulations (Items 1-5) AgricultureCost of LivingJustice & Human Rights Read →
19 May 2026 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa marked the 17th anniversary of the end of the war, arguing that the conflict was against the LTTE and calling for recognition of the sacrifices of security forces and civilians. He criticized the Government’s tax policy, particularly threats of imprisonment for not obtaining a TIN, and linked currency pressure to increased fuel-based power generation following alleged coal procurement failures. He also alleged failures in safeguarding public funds, citing missing or misdirected funds in banks, the RDA, SriLankan Airlines, the Treasury and local administration. He urged the Government to address fertilizer shortages and present a plan for affordable fertilizer for paddy, tea, spices and vegetables in the coming seasons, citing wider food and energy security concerns. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformAgriculture Read →
5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government’s handling of Port City, arguing that while it now supports the project it previously opposed, it has failed to create a clear, transparent, transaction-focused policy framework to attract investors and compete with regional financial hubs. He raised allegations of financial mismanagement, including wrong payments involving a private bank, the Postal Department, the RDA, fuel imports, and coal procurement, and questioned why investigations and accountability measures had not followed. He also objected to the appointment of political coordinators to Divisional Secretariats, suggesting data misuse risks, and urged the Foreign Minister to intervene over a Sri Lankan fisherman from Jaffna allegedly attacked by Indian fishermen and hospitalized in Chennai. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceLaw & Order Read →
8 April 2026 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa briefly alleged that while ordinary people are facing economic hardship and heavy tax burdens, government ministers and officials are accumulating privileges and social standing. He framed the issue as a contrast between public hardship and perceived advantages enjoyed by those in government. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Corruption & Governance ReformCost of Living Read →
8 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government’s economic and trade policies, alleging that duty and tax reductions on imports, including rice, were undermining local producers, small businesses and farmers while promised relief was delayed beyond the Sinhala–Hindu New Year. He questioned the Government’s handling of the Middle East-related fuel risk, power cuts and dependence on diesel power, and alleged serious irregularities in a coal procurement process, citing audit findings on an unregistered supplier and questionable laboratory reports. He demanded that the President stop protecting implicated companies and asked whether the Government would raise public-sector salaries, provide relief to private-sector workers, and address rising fuel, electricity and living costs. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Corruption & Governance ReformAgricultureCost of Living Read →
8 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa criticised the Government for failing to deliver promised relief measures, including New Year goods packs and compensation after cyclone damage, and questioned whether newly announced relief would reach beneficiaries. He argued that current tax policies, including the removal of CESS and increased indirect taxation, harm small producers, farmers, fishers and SMEs while benefiting large conglomerates. He also accused the Government of inconsistency on rice imports and urged it to acknowledge rural hardship and change its policy direction. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Public FinanceCost of LivingAgriculture Read →
17 March 2026 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. Thilak Indika Widanagama of Julampitiya, Galpoththayaya. No further details on the petition’s subject matter were provided. Committee Reports and Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
4 March 2026 AI summary Regulation of microfinance lending was supported, while calling for genuine relief for victims and clear mechanisms that do not conflate microfinance with pyramid schemes or digital currencies. Concerns were raised over reports of an attack on an Iranian vessel within Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone, with demands for the Government and Defence authorities to explain the incident, its connection if any to recent agreements, and the adequacy of intelligence and maritime security. The speech urged the Government to brief Parliament and prepare a short-, medium- and long-term plan for possible economic and security impacts of the Middle East conflict, including effects on remittances, tourism, exports, air routes, and alternative markets. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Public FinanceForeign AffairsSecurity & Defence Read →
18 February 2026 AI summary The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa briefly seeks permission to respond to a point raised in the debate. No substantive argument or policy position is presented in this intervention. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
18 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa questioned the Government over alleged forged passports taken from a Ministry, the release of 323 containers from the port, and specifically two cocaine-linked containers reportedly taken to Mideniya, asking who authorized their release. He argued that such a release could not have occurred without written authorization and asked whether it came from the President, the Minister in charge of Police, or the IGP. He also urged the Government to listen to trade unions and doctors and called for a fair and effective programme to address rising underworld violence and national security concerns. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Security & DefenceCorruption & Governance ReformLaw & Order Read →
18 February 2026 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa criticised the Government for relying on the Tri-Forces and Police during emergencies and industrial action while, in his view, failing to acknowledge war heroes or the victory in the war. He urged the Government to listen to doctors’ demands rather than confront protests, and linked this approach to past unrest, including the death of a Member of Parliament during the “struggle.” He called for a focus on economic recovery, social rebuilding, and improving people’s lives with a clear vision. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Law & OrderHealthcareSecurity & Defence Read →
18 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government’s reduction of import duties on food items, arguing it undermines local farmers and fishers while benefiting import traders, and questioned whether promised funds for paddy purchases and disaster compensation are actually available. He demanded timely fertilizer support, fair crop purchasing, and delivery of promised compensation and housing assistance for those affected by the “Ditwah” cyclone. He also raised concerns over foreign employment schemes, alleging that a Government quota for jobs in Israel was being diverted to private agencies while 750 trained applicants remained waiting, and asked that similar issues with Korean employment be addressed. He further questioned the Government’s claims on national security, citing recent murders near Akuregoda and contrasting them with references to cricket-related security arrangements. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) AgricultureCost of LivingEmployment Read →
5 February 2026 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa asked the Government to state what steps it is taking on the issue under discussion. He urged the Government not to attack religious leaders or encourage divisive nationalism for political gain, and criticized diaspora engagements, saying they should not be conducted at public expense or at the cost of national interests. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Corruption & Governance ReformForeign AffairsReligion & Culture Read →
5 February 2026 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government over the alleged release of 323 red-labelled containers without proper investigation, including two reportedly flagged internationally for narcotics, and accused it of pursuing politically motivated investigations. He said Independence Day commemorations failed to adequately honour the armed forces’ role in defeating the LTTE, while also alleging disrespect towards religious leaders by Government ministers. He raised concerns about attacks on Sri Lankan fishermen within national waters, questioned the Government’s ability to ensure maritime security, and asked whether promised relief for cyclone-affected people had been properly funded, citing reports of bounced compensation cheques. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) Security & DefenceLaw & OrderReligion & Culture Read →
21 January 2026 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa criticised the Government’s disaster response, questioning the absence of timely alerts, delays in action, and alleged discrepancies between compensation promised in Parliament and amounts offered to affected families. He urged the newly approved Select Committee to examine accountability among relevant officials and ministries, and asked for clear data on alternative land and compensation provided to displaced people, especially in areas such as Nuwara Eliya, Kandy and Matale. He also alleged selective enforcement of the law in several unrelated incidents and called on the Government to implement a practical programme to resettle victims, restore damaged agricultural lands, and pay promised relief without making local officials scapegoats. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Security & DefenceCorruption & Governance ReformLand & Housing Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa said education reforms should be modernized to suit Sri Lanka’s culture and labour market needs, and argued that the Government and the Minister responsible must accept accountability for errors in related materials and policies. He questioned whether references to LGBTQ-related matters in tourism, disaster management regulations, and a Grade 6 textbook were accidental, and requested clarity on the Government’s position. He also demanded that the Select Committee on the release of 323 containers, including alleged narcotics-related containers, be convened immediately and that the proposed audit proceed. He further raised concerns about coal quality issues, alleged selective enforcement over illegal logging and wildlife offences, and requested inclusion of Opposition MPs in Galle District Development Committee work. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & OrderEducation Read →
6 January 2026 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa argued that fisheries regulations would be ineffective without practical implementation, citing declines in inland and marine fisheries and asking for a clear plan to restore livelihoods affected by floods, landslides and breaches such as Seruwila and Mawil Aru. He criticized delays and reductions in disaster relief, alleged politically motivated use of police and regulatory bodies, and questioned investigations involving media, drugs, and law enforcement transfers. He demanded accountability from the Education Ministry and the Prime Minister over Grade 6 textbook QR-code content and urged that education reforms reflect labour-market needs while respecting culture and religious advice. He also asked the Government to reconsider transferring Civil Security Department personnel away from their local communities and to address pending Korean employment placements fairly. Debate: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and Fishermen's Pension Regulations AgricultureEducationLaw & Order Read →
18 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa urged the Government to expedite procedures for returning people in relief camps to their homes and to clearly state compensation and support measures for affected farmers, damaged houses, land purchase, house construction, schoolchildren, and rent. He specifically questioned whether proposed payments such as Rs. 100,000 per acre, Rs. 500,000 for land, Rs. 1,000,000 for a house, and Rs. 25,000 allowances would be implemented. He also requested the appointment of a Special Select Committee, prioritizing Members from disaster-affected districts, to investigate the causes of the severe devastation. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah InfrastructureJustice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
18 December 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa thanked volunteers, clergy, school staff, and public officials involved in relief work for people displaced by the disaster and still housed in camps. He criticized government members for, in his view, attempting to downplay or normalize the disaster by referring to rainfall measurements and suggesting such losses were routine, arguing that this was unfair. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah InfrastructureLaw & Order Read →