Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Kalutara

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Speeches 14 #200 of 225·#138 in party

Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

14 speeches

9 June 2026 AI summary Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara presented four petitions to Parliament from residents of Panadura, Bandaragama, Kalutara North, and Waskaduwa/Kalutara North, including petitions submitted by individuals and groups of signatories. Messages from President and Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
20 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara defended the Government’s Aswesuma welfare programme, arguing that prices have fallen, lawful industries are developing, taxes are being collected from evaders, and public servants have received significant salary relief. He said poverty stems from long-standing failures in state intervention, protection for the elderly and disabled, education, health, housing, and security, and cited measures such as increasing the elderly allowance to Rs. 5,000 and allocating major funding for health. He also stated that the 2026 Budget supports rural roads, housing, self-employment, and industries, and argued that education reforms are necessary to reduce poverty. Debate - Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme Cost of LivingPublic FinanceEducation Read →
21 November 2025 AI summary The Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara supported the allocations under the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, arguing that past welfare programmes had not eliminated poverty and that poverty remains concentrated in rural areas. He outlined Budget allocations for community empowerment, rural development, social security, “Praja Shakthi,” and cash transfers, framing them as part of a 2025-2030 programme for national recovery and poverty eradication. He also highlighted funding for persons with disabilities, school meals, uniforms and footwear, and support for elders, stating that the Government aims to ensure dignity, security, and poverty relief within five years. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day EducationWomen & ChildrenCost of Living Read →
13 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara supported the Government’s second Budget, “A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life,” citing Fitch Ratings’ reference to fiscal consolidation and noting claims of a Treasury surplus. He defended wage increases for estate workers and urged the Opposition to examine the Budget constructively rather than criticize it. He also highlighted Budget support for the livestock sector, stating that Sri Lanka imports 60 per cent of its milk needs and outlining a target to raise annual milk production by 1,200 million litres and meet 75 per cent of domestic demand by 2030. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) AgriculturePublic FinanceEmployment Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. G.A.I.V. Karunathilaka of Nagoda, Kalutara. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara asked the Prime Minister for details on the Government’s “Praja Shakthi” Programme, presented as an integrated, multi-pronged poverty eradication initiative. He sought information on its objectives, implementation framework, differences from earlier poverty alleviation schemes, reasons those schemes failed, and targets for 2030 and beyond. Oral Question: Poverty Eradication Programmes (Q.59/2025) Public FinanceCost of Living Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary Nandana Pathmakumara presented three public petitions to Parliament from residents of Kalutara South, Nagoda in Kalutara, and Munagama in Horana. The petitions were formally submitted for parliamentary consideration. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara rejected Opposition allegations about high salt prices, arguing that recent increases were mainly due to severe weather affecting solar salt production and that retail prices were lower than claimed. He said past attempts to reform Lanka Salt Ltd. and expand production had been obstructed under the previous government, and accused the Opposition of using issues such as salt, rice, coconuts and container releases for political purposes after local authority setbacks. He proposed, sarcastically, that the Minister consider a concessional salt ration for Opposition members, while stating that the Government was advancing local development, reducing corruption in imports, and strengthening village-level administration. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Salt Import Regulations (Gazette No. 2437/04) Corruption & Governance ReformCost of Living Read →
8 July 2025 AI summary Nandana Pathmakumara used a metaphor comparing unhealthy foods to the Opposition’s political conduct, saying excess “sugar” while in Government had led to its current position in Opposition. He argued that the Opposition was now similarly overindulging in “salt,” implying that its present behaviour would also have negative consequences. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Salt Import Regulations (Gazette No. 2437/04) Healthcare Read →
21 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara presented four petitions to Parliament from residents of Rambukkana, Kalutara South, Nagoda, and Aruggoda. The petitions were formally tabled for consideration under parliamentary procedure. Petitions - Presented to Committee on Public Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 March 2025 AI summary The Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara supported the Budget allocations under the Ministries of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, and Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, saying the Government aims to assist vulnerable groups including the poor, sick, mentally distressed, elderly and differently-abled. He responded to Opposition questions on promised graduate employment by stating that recruitment for 30,000 graduates would follow proper application and interview procedures rather than arbitrary appointments. He highlighted the growing needs of the elderly, citing numbers of indigent elders in homes and cases of residents lacking identity documents or family support, and called for structured measures to ensure their dignity and access to services. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Cost of LivingWomen & ChildrenPublic Finance Read →
22 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara supported the 2025 Budget presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as Minister of Finance, arguing that it is directed toward health, education, moral development, agriculture, environmental cleanliness, and improved public services. He cited allocations for Triposha and nutrition, non-communicable disease treatment, Suwa Sariya, hospital management committees, education at all levels, religious-based moral education, and sports, while linking these to the Government’s wider objectives of “Clean Sri Lanka” and a prosperous country. He criticized the Opposition as politically motivated and said public trust in the Government’s relief measures and programmes would be reflected at the forthcoming local government elections. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day) Public FinanceAgricultureHealthcare Read →
21 February 2025 AI summary Eight public petitions were presented on behalf of constituents from Atulugama, Payagala, Nagoda, Panadura, Kalutara, Pokunuwita, Boralesgamuwa, and Wadduwa. The member formally accepted the petitions for submission to Parliament. Petitions Presented by Members Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara defended the Government’s performance during its first 49 days, citing measures on fertilizer subsidies, paddy purchasing and storage, support for small millers, fisheries fuel relief, Aswesuma benefits, school supply assistance, pensioner support, and tourism targets. He called for an investigation into alleged misuse of the President’s Fund and accused the Opposition of criticizing government measures for electoral reasons. He also invited Opposition support for the Clean Sri Lanka programme and poverty alleviation initiatives while stating that implementation would be strengthened and accelerated. Adjournment Debate: Government Performance and Commodity Prices EmploymentCost of LivingAgriculture Read →