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

19 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government for increasing taxes and revenue without delivering promised relief, including reduced electricity tariffs, timely fertilizer subsidies, fair paddy prices, rice market reform, and public services. He alleged that farmers’ incomes had fallen while rice imports continued, and questioned the Government’s management of state revenue and cost-of-living issues. He also warned against politicization of the public service, police, military and judiciary, citing concerns over appointments, transfers and law enforcement, and argued that such institutional interference and public insecurity would deter investors. He further criticized proposed tourism measures such as issuing driving licences at the airport, saying they could harm small and medium local tourism operators. Debate: Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, Public Debt Management Act Regulations, and Foreign Exchange Act Regulations Justice & Human RightsPublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government’s proposed restructuring of energy-related entities, arguing that consolidating bodies and placing an “independent” institution under the Ministry of Finance undermines independence. He questioned the absence of provisional approvals for renewable energy projects during the Government’s 10 months in office, asked about the progress of investors and tender winners, and warned that delays in new generation capacity affect tariffs and national security. He also called for action against bidders who win low-price tenders but fail to implement projects. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Security & DefenceInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government’s handling of the Hambantota LNG power plant project, arguing that it weakened energy security while now calling for growth and private investment. He said the PUCSL’s independence would be compromised if it followed Finance Ministry instructions, and urged the Government to focus on adding new generation capacity. He rejected claims that CEB losses were due to excess employees, stating it had been profitable despite higher staffing, and referred to earlier opposition to Minister Kanchana’s electricity sector Bill. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading EmploymentInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa criticised the Government’s Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill, arguing that it retreats from its election pledge to repeal the 2024 Electricity Act and instead adopts a similar restructuring model under state ownership with investment access. He rejected claims that the power sector had been ruined over 40 years by previous administrations, asserting that the 2005-2015 period achieved full household electrification, lower tariffs and profitability for the CEB. He accused the Government and allied political forces of opposing or obstructing major generation projects such as Norochcholai, Uma Oya and Sampur, contributing to the lack of major power sector development since 2015. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformInfrastructure Read →
5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa argued that the debate concerned matters pending before court and had proceeded in violation of Standing Order 91(f), urging the Speaker or Deputy Speaker to take responsibility or formally suspend Standing Orders if such a debate was to be allowed. He said investigations and legal action should proceed fairly without political interference, alleging politicisation of the police, public service transfers, recruitment, and prosecutions of former security officials. He stated that he and his party would abstain from voting because the matter was sub judice, while calling on Parliament and the Opposition to ensure due process and adherence to Standing Orders. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary ProcedureLaw & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
5 August 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa invoked Standing Order 91(1), reminding the Speaker that before allowing the Motion to proceed he must be satisfied that the debate would not substantially prejudice ongoing judicial proceedings and should state his view accordingly. He argued that the Standing Orders should be applied consistently to both Government and Opposition. Procedural: Motions and Standing Order 91(1) Discussion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 August 2025 AI summary The Member raised a procedural concern, arguing that the matter should be addressed before the House proceeds to the main business. He stated that raising it later would be ineffective. Procedural: Motions and Standing Order 91(1) Discussion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa raised a point of order under Standing Order 91(1), citing the rule against referring to matters pending before courts. He requested the Speaker’s clarification before the House proceeded with the scheduled business, noting that nine Supreme Court cases were pending on the matter to be taken up. Procedural: Motions and Standing Order 91(1) Discussion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa requested the Chair’s attention to Standing Order 91(1), citing its Sinhala provision as 91(ඊ). No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was raised beyond the procedural reference. Procedural: Motions and Standing Order 91(1) Discussion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa began to address the House but did not present any substantive argument, proposal, question, or demand in the provided excerpt. No policy, legislative matter, or specific issue is identifiable from the available text. Procedural: Motions and Standing Order 91(1) Discussion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
25 July 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa offered condolences on behalf of himself, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna to the families and parties of several deceased former parliamentarians. He recalled R. Sampanthan’s role as a democratic political leader representing Trincomalee, Malini Fonseka’s contribution to the arts and Parliament, W.B. Ekanayake’s service to Anuradhapura and support during the conflict period, Lucky Jayawardena’s work for Kandy and his party, and A. Pilapitiya’s service as Chief Minister, Governor, and public representative. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
22 July 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa questioned the Government’s characterization of recent shootings as clashes between organized criminal groups, asking whether affected local government members and their families were also being implied to have criminal links. He argued that repeated accusations in Parliament do not ensure justice for the public and criticized the governing party for, in his view, shifting from representing ordinary people to making policy with business elites. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Justice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
22 July 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa questioned the Government’s ability to ensure public security, citing a shooting at a Pradeshiya Sabha member’s house despite police presence. He also referred to allegations that two Pradeshiya Sabha members abducted someone in a luxury vehicle and noted another shooting the previous day, arguing that such incidents raise concerns about the protection of ordinary citizens. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Law & OrderSecurity & Defence Read →
22 July 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa criticised the Government for blaming the Opposition over issues such as the human–elephant conflict instead of presenting solutions. He raised the Weligama shooting incident, questioning claims that such violence is only due to underworld clashes and asking whether a JVP/Malimawa member whose house was targeted was being treated as linked to organized crime. He urged the Government to investigate allegations that a government vehicle was used in an abduction connected to the incident and complained that the inquiry was proceeding slowly compared with other investigations. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
22 July 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government’s handling of salary increases, arguing that tax policy reduces the benefit to employees and that election promises have been delayed. He alleged political victimization and interference in the public service, suppression of trade unions, halted recruitments, and failure to support private-sector workers affected by factory closures. He also objected to demolitions of informal tourism-related businesses without a fair process and accused the Government of prioritizing major business interests over small earners, while warning against politicizing the Youth Societies Movement through the National Youth Services Council. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Law & OrderEmploymentCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
22 July 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa rejected an implication of association with organized crime, stating that political alignment or personal friendship with another member should not be construed as criminal association. He emphasized that being on the same side on some matters does not make them “organized criminals.” Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Justice & Human Rights Read →
22 July 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt provided. Debate: National Minimum Wage of Workers and Budgetary Relief Allowance Bills (Second and Third Readings) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 July 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa criticized the Government’s decision to import salt after 16 years, arguing that poor planning and mismanagement allowed domestic production to fall and prices to rise sharply despite existing State and private saltern capacity. He questioned the handling of container releases, Presidential pardons, and alleged passport fraud, accusing the Government of shifting blame to officials. He also opposed the 18% VAT on digital services from 1 October, saying it would affect youth earning online, and urged the Government to regularize rather than remove small tourism-related operators at Galle Face and Weligama while protecting domestic entrepreneurs and livelihoods. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Salt Import Regulations (Gazette No. 2437/04) Cost of LivingAgricultureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
30 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa argued that the Government has moved away from its election platform by continuing IMF-linked and previous administration policies, particularly tax increases, without measures to raise incomes, support SMEs, or create jobs. He questioned the consistency and credibility of reported investment figures, GDP growth projections, and the status of promised reforms such as procurement digitization and transparent tendering. He also criticized policies on agriculture, imports, taxation, and gambling-related regulation as inconsistent, and asked how much of the 2025 Budget had been implemented and how the Government plans to meet external debt obligations, expand revenue, attract investment, and protect livelihoods. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 AgricultureEmploymentPublic Finance Read →
19 June 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa accepted the Minister’s clarification on the process but requested that both the approved list and the list submitted by the Prisons Department be tabled in Parliament. He stated that doing so would settle the issue, and added that a separate matter concerning a youth had already been cleared during the Yahapalana period and would not be pursued further. Adjournment Debate: Special Audit Report on Advance Payment for Import of 15,000 Dairy Cattle and COPE Report on National Gem and Jewellery Authority Parliamentary Procedure Read →