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

21 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa briefly reiterated a question or request already raised in the debate. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or legislative issue is contained in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Parliamentary Procedure Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa asked the Leader of the House whether he had instructed the relevant parties to act in accordance with the law. The intervention was a brief procedural question seeking clarification on compliance with legal requirements. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Parliamentary Procedure Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa questioned whether the Government, its 159 Members, and implementing agencies have a clear common understanding, Terms of Reference, and guidelines for the Clean Sri Lanka programme. He argued that similar initiatives under previous governments were criticized and later discontinued after changes of government, and called for a permanent, consistent process. He also criticized enforcement actions on vehicle accessories, asking whether safety concerns are genuinely addressed if violations are resolved through payment under the Motor Traffic Act, and urged clearer instructions to relevant officials. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme EnvironmentLaw & OrderCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
10 January 2025 AI summary On behalf of the SLPP and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, condolences were conveyed on the deaths of former Minister Kumara Welgama, H. Nandaseena, and Tudor Gunasekara. The speech recalled Welgama’s SLFP background, role in the “Mahinda Sulanga” movement and later SLPP formation, Tudor Gunasekara’s service as a UNP politician and Gampaha District Minister, and Nandaseena’s grassroots work and service in Anuradhapura as District Coordinating Committee Chairman. The remarks concluded with expressions of sympathy to their families and wishes for their attainment of Nibbana. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa urged the Government to implement its election promises within the promised “100 days,” citing unresolved issues over rice, salt, coconuts, taxes, IMF commitments, and investor policy. He criticized alleged attacks on media and social media users, warned against using repression to mask administrative shortcomings, and called for lawful, consistent handling of defamation and terrorism-related complaints. He also raised concerns about politicization of the public service, unclear policy direction, and the implementation of the Clean Sri Lanka programme, asking that vehicle and traffic enforcement be regulated through the Motor Traffic Act without harming related livelihoods. Adjournment Debate: Government Performance and Commodity Prices Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceLaw & Order Read →
8 January 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa asked whether the relevant member had participated in the Rajanganaya Divisional Development Committee. The intervention was a brief procedural question seeking confirmation of attendance. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 January 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa sought clarification from the Prime Minister on whether the fertilizer-related support for paddy farmers was Rs. 25,000 or Rs. 15,000, noting that harvesting was imminent and delayed fertilizer use would be ineffective. He questioned how the Government would provide funds given reported statements by the Deputy Minister of Finance about a lack of money, and asked whether payments would continue after harvest. He also warned of a possible rice shortage and alleged an emerging problem in the rice supply chain affecting consumers, asking for the Government’s plan to address it. Oral Question: Clean Sri Lanka Programme and Related Questions to Prime Minister Cost of LivingAgriculture Read →
8 January 2025 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa asked why many farmers had not received the first Rs. 15,000 payment before the Maha harvest, noting that delayed support would not improve yields and that some farmers had been unable to plant due to weather anomalies. He sought clarification on promised relief, suggested that even Rs. 40,000 would help farmers replant, referred to reports of yellowing fields and Treasury funding constraints, and asked what measures would address possible crop losses and a resulting rice shortage. Oral Question: Clean Sri Lanka Programme and Related Questions to Prime Minister Public FinanceAgriculture Read →
8 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa raised a question to the Prime Minister on the current rice shortage and the need to prevent future shortages without relying on imports. He requested district-wise details on farmers eligible for Maha season fertilizer assistance, timelines and dates of disbursement of the proposed Rs. 25,000 support, and asked whether fertilizer could be provided in-kind through farmer organizations, as was done between 2011 and 2014, instead of cash assistance. Oral Question: Clean Sri Lanka Programme and Related Questions to Prime Minister Agriculture Read →
18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa rejected allegations relating to his legal qualifications and Law College examination matters, stating that any claims should be investigated by the Law College and reported to Parliament and the public. He said his degree was from City, University of London and asked that it be verified through the Secretary-General if necessary, while calling for investigations into any alleged threats or pressure. He argued that the issue had been politicized over many years, damaged institutions including the Law College and Parliament, and requested that the relevant remarks be expunged from the Hansard. Procedural Matters and Points of Order EducationParliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
18 December 2024 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa rejected an allegation, stating that if it were proven he had “sat alone in a room” he would resign, and otherwise the person making the claim should resign. The excerpt indicates a challenge over the veracity of a specific accusation, but provides no further context or details. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
18 December 2024 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa denied an allegation that he sat alone in an air-conditioned room and stated that he would resign from Parliament if it were proven. He called on the relevant Minister to resign if the allegation could not be proven. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa rejected allegations made in his absence that his death threats caused a professor to leave the country and that complaints had been made about Law College examinations. He called on the Government to investigate any such threats or exam-related complaints, identify who made them and how they were communicated, and facilitate evidence from any person abroad if necessary with protection. He requested that the previous day’s statement be expunged from Hansard, arguing that unverified allegations under parliamentary privilege harm the Law College and the legal system. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
17 December 2024 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa congratulated the newly appointed Speaker on behalf of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna and its Parliamentary Group, wishing him success in his role. He urged the Speaker to act impartially, protect the privileges of all Members, and uphold the dignity of Parliament, particularly in light of recent issues affecting confidence in the House and the Office of the Speaker. Opening: Parliament Meeting, Affirmations, and Speaker's Election Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 December 2024 AI summary Namal Rajapaksa raised concerns that Opposition parties, including the SLPP, are not adequately represented on the Parliamentary Business Committee. He argued that decisions made without fair party leader participation could face objections later in the House and cause delays, and requested that some form of representation be considered despite the large number of parties. Procedural Matters: Sitting Hours, Legislative Standing Committee, Committee on Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
4 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa questioned whether the Government’s policy statement is compatible with its IMF commitments, asking how it will both reduce taxes and raise an additional LKR 500 billion in revenue, and what non-tax revenue measures are planned. He sought clarity on tourism capacity, flood compensation for farmers, rice import policy, and whether imports could affect Maha harvest prices, especially in flood-affected areas in the North and East. He urged the Government to act on promises to recover alleged stolen assets, explain plans for public sector digitization and any proposed reduction of 600,000 public servants, and resolve contradictions on issues such as the 13th Amendment, Provincial Councils, and manifesto commitments. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate AgricultureCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →