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

3 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa urged that immediate relief and restoration of normalcy take priority over political blame. He called for protecting lives and property, ensuring food for affected people without politicized or bureaucratic distribution, helping entrepreneurs restart, reaching villages, supplying hospital medicines, and supporting those in distress. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Public FinanceCost of Living Read →
3 December 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa expressed condolences over the disaster and called for a transparent Special Parliamentary Committee to examine failures in preparedness, warnings, evacuations, and administrative response. He urged the Government to revise the Budget to include a national disaster recovery plan, seek adjustments in discussions with the IMF, and ensure relief mechanisms are coordinated, especially in areas lacking key officials. He questioned agricultural loss data and asked the Government to organize logistics to move available produce to markets, while supporting affected farmers, medical staff, and displaced communities. He also cautioned against using Emergency Regulations to suppress public criticism rather than focusing State powers on saving lives and rebuilding. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Justice & Human RightsAgriculturePublic Finance Read →
27 November 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa expressed condolences to those affected by adverse weather and said the Opposition would support disaster-response efforts, while urging the Government to prioritize evacuations and lifesaving measures in high-risk flood and landslide areas. He criticized agricultural and food import policies, arguing that farmers had been unfairly blamed for overproduction while imports of rice, vegetables and fruit had harmed producer prices without reducing consumer prices. He called on the Government to compensate and support flood-affected farmers, strengthen local agriculture rather than rely on imports, and consider adjourning Parliament so MPs and local committee chairs could assist disaster response in affected villages. Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage - Eleventh Allotted Day (Heads 118, 281, 282, 285-289, 292, 327, 337) AgricultureCost of LivingEnvironment Read →
26 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa argued that the Government’s promised fuel relief for the fisheries sector, including the stated Rs. 150 fuel relief, had not reached fishers despite rising fuel costs. He said required technology and implementation processes were lacking, and cited Department of Census and Statistics data to claim that previous Budget allocations had not translated into village-level outcomes, casting doubt on the implementation of the current year’s Budget promises. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Cost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
26 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government’s fisheries policy, arguing that promised growth through the ocean economy has not materialized while imports of dried fish and Maldive fish have increased and exports of sea cucumber, crab and tuna have declined. He questioned the utilization of previous Budget allocations, including Rs. 200 million for sea cucumber farming, and said technology initiatives such as satellite-based fish locating systems have not been implemented despite available solutions. He argued that more than two million people dependent on fisheries are facing a worsening crisis due to reduced support, lack of engagement with small-scale and multi-day fishers, and politicization of cooperative structures, and called for clearer action to protect livelihoods and local production. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day EmploymentPublic FinanceAgriculture Read →
26 November 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa questioned whether budget allocations for digitalization are being practically implemented, asking how much of the previous year’s Digital Economy Ministry allocation was spent on digitizing State and citizen services. He cited delays in building telecom towers and argued that accountability is needed before making further commitments on digitalization. He also criticized the Government’s fisheries policy, noting reported declines in inland and marine fisheries and alleging insufficient stocking of reservoirs with fish fingerlings despite earlier campaign promises to build the economy around the sea. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Public FinanceAgriculture Read →
24 November 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa raised grievances of disabled war heroes and police officers, urging the Government to engage with them and provide practical solutions. He defended infrastructure and housing projects undertaken under previous administrations, cited road, expressway, port, airport and housing achievements, and questioned why completed urban housing units remain unallocated. He called for faster completion of ongoing expressway projects and criticised delays or low progress in Budget allocations for railway stations, waste management, water supply, airport scanners, road development, BIA expansion and port congestion measures. He also sought accountability over alleged illicit container releases at Colombo Port and urged the Government to deliver at least half of its stated Budget commitments. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Law & OrderInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
22 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Budget’s treatment of health-sector human resources, arguing that reduced allowances, high taxes, lack of transport support, and unmet promises on PAYE relief and vehicle permits are encouraging doctors and health professionals to migrate. He urged the Government to provide at least a partial transport allowance for doctors serving in distant districts and to address practical issues such as school admissions after transfers. He also questioned claims of ample public funds while alleging shortages of over 100 to 185 medicines, consumables, stents, and theatre equipment, and called for direct engagement with health staff to prevent a worsening health-sector crisis. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Public FinanceHealthcareEmployment Read →
18 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa argued that national security must include public safety, energy security, food security, health services, and professional retention, citing shootings, power disruptions, agricultural imports, drug shortages, and emigration of professionals as areas of concern. He called for clearer government plans, stronger Navy and intelligence capabilities, and accountability over allegedly unchecked containers and narcotics-related incidents at the Port. He also accused the Government of politicizing anti-drug operations and applying detention orders selectively, while questioning contradictory official statements about an alleged “ice” factory in Nuwara Eliya. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Security & DefenceCorruption & Governance ReformLaw & Order Read →
17 November 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa thanked the Minister for intervening but said video evidence showed police cutting a fence to remove a statue and alleged that two monks were assaulted. He requested an investigation into the incident and called for the law to be enforced. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Law & OrderReligion & Culture Read →
17 November 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa said tourism policy should support both higher arrivals and higher earnings, calling for airport expansion, operational e-gates, better use of the Tourism Development Levy for promotion and local services, and a regulatory approach to protect small tourism operators rather than demolitions. He raised concerns about alleged politicization of the judiciary, including suspensions, transfers and promotions of judges, and urged transparent criteria to preserve public confidence. He also called for prison reform, faster lab reports, court digitization, attention to foreign convicts and overcrowding, and equal enforcement of drug laws. Referring to a recent incident at a Trincomalee temple, he urged the Government to intervene and resolve the matter fairly without allowing it to become an ethnic issue. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Justice & Human RightsLaw & OrderInfrastructure Read →
11 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa criticised the Budget as overly long and largely undelivered from the previous year, arguing that it imposes regressive taxation on poorer citizens and small businesses while giving relief to wealthier interests. He questioned the Government’s claimed fiscal surplus, asking why it was not being used for farmers, fishers, hospitals, electricity relief, fertilizer, and MSME support, and criticised the lowering of VAT/SSCL registration thresholds and proposed vehicle purchases. He also accused the Government of previously opposing infrastructure projects such as expressways, Marine Drive and Port City, while now adopting similar policies, and called on it to deliver results, protect people, honour promises, and address IMF-related taxation concerns. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) AgriculturePublic FinanceEmployment Read →
24 October 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa spoke during the condolence vote for seven former Members of Parliament, conveying condolences on behalf of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna and recalling their public service. He referred to the contributions of Manicavasagar Kanagasabapathy Eelaventhan, R.M.R. Chula Bandara, Y.G. Padmasiri, Dr. Mervyn D. de Silva, Dixon J. Perera, Heenmahatmaya Liyanage, and Lohan Ratwatte, noting their roles in Parliament, political movements, districts, and parties. He also highlighted personal and family associations with several of them and extended sympathies to their families. Votes of Condolence: Seven Former Members of Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
23 October 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa argued that efforts against drugs and organized crime will fail if criminal networks receive State protection, and called for stronger intelligence, including maritime and international intelligence, and transparent action on disputed container releases and alleged drug-related incidents. He questioned Government handling of arrests, detention orders, analyst reports, and protection requests, citing alleged procedural inconsistencies involving the Navy Commander, Easter attack intelligence, court and local government killings, and the release of 323 containers. He urged a non-politicized programme to combat drugs, including expanded rehabilitation capacity, jobs, and mental health support for recovering youth, while alleging political pressure within law enforcement and selective action against rival criminal groups. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa addressed a Supplementary allocation under Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, arguing that the Government now supports expressways it previously criticized and asking for Ministry-level progress reports on Budget spending and public benefits. He criticized proposed changes to the National Police Commission, alleging they would reduce police independence and enable political control over transfers, appointments, and investigations. He also questioned the Government’s stance at the UNHRC, called for solutions for farmers, fishers, and workers, and asked for details on investment inflows and foreign exchange generation. He urged the Government not to use the police, armed forces, or intelligence services for political purposes and called for an investigation into the reported theft of 32 animals from a zoo. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & OrderInfrastructure Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa called for an investigation into Sampath Manamperi and said maximum punishment should be imposed if he was found involved. He demanded clarification on why action had not been taken on the UNODC intelligence report. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Regulations for Vehicle Imports Law & OrderCorruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government’s handling of suspected drug-contaminated containers at the port, citing intelligence reports on two Tehran-origin containers and questioning why 332 other containers were released without checks and why responsible officials or Ministers had not been investigated. He compared the response to failures over Easter Sunday intelligence, called for the full Presidential Committee report to be tabled, and demanded action to identify who authorized the release of containers allegedly containing drugs. He also urged strengthening the Navy’s anti-narcotics capacity, ensuring promotions for the 511 police cadre, and making advance arrangements for O/L and A/L examinations during the northern monsoon. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Regulations for Vehicle Imports Security & DefenceLaw & OrderCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
23 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa welcomed the NBRI Bill, noting the institution’s long existence since 1984 and the delayed move to legislate, and called for a long-term plan addressing climate, geophysical, maritime and aviation-related risks through international collaboration. He criticised the Government’s first year in office, arguing that it should focus on delivering promised benefits rather than blaming previous governments, and cited official statistics on declines in agriculture, fisheries and rubber while questioning import decisions affecting farmers. He also raised concerns over the Electricity Act, treatment of protesting graduates and Development Officers, job losses, factory closures, and pressure on the media, urging the Government to address the problems of workers and affected communities. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill EnvironmentAgricultureEmployment Read →
9 September 2025 AI summary Welcoming the Sri Lanka–UAE agreement, Namal Rajapaksa argued that the Government should improve the investment climate and stop making unproven allegations against investors and political opponents. He questioned the Government’s record on foreign direct investment, factory closures, organized crime, shootings, fraudulent passports, and the release of two containers from the port despite alleged intelligence warnings. He demanded impartial investigations and prosecutions into the container incident and organized crime links, rejecting what he described as selective prosecutions, media displays, and attempts to blame the Opposition. Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates on Investment Promotion and Protection Law & OrderCorruption & Governance ReformForeign Affairs Read →
21 August 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa asked the Minister to intervene on behalf of SMEs, stating that despite sovereign debt restructuring and deferred payments, they continue to face serious difficulties in sustaining their businesses. He linked the concern to strengthened recovery laws and requested ministerial attention to the issue. Debate: Customs Ordinance, Excise Regulation, Finance Act Order, and Construction Industry Development Act (Continued) EmploymentPublic Finance Read →