Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney at Law, M.P.
Profession: Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public.
Speeches 28 #142 of 225·#82 in party
Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 10 speeches
Last spoke 8 April 2026 in Petitions
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Speech history
28 speeches- 8 April 2025 AI summary Hon. Nilanthi Kottahachchi presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. R.M. Dissanayake of Nirmala Mawatha, Panadura. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Nilanthi Kottahachchi said the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation’s historical archives, music library, and legacy equipment should be preserved and curated as a museum for children and foreign visitors. She noted that such a museum could generate income while showcasing the institution’s heritage, and said Budget allocations would support work with media professionals toward improved media governance. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Public FinanceReligion & Culture Read →
- 6 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Nilanthi Kottahachchi emphasized that media freedom must be exercised responsibly, balancing freedom of expression with the rights and safety of others. She warned against both unquestioning trust and total distrust of media, citing contrasting reports on a government decision as an example of responsible versus sensationalist journalism. She acknowledged the role of courageous journalists, including Lasantha Wickrematunge, and stated that the Government has a responsibility to uphold high media standards while respecting constitutional freedoms under Article 14 and the Right to Information Act. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Religion & CultureJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 1 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Nilanthi Kottahachchi supported prioritising a new court in Panadura and argued that rebuilding confidence in the rule of law requires an exemplary judiciary, impartial judges, and effective justice institutions. She highlighted the Legal Aid Commission’s role under the Legal Aid Law, No. 27 of 1978, noting its 77 offices, staffing vacancies, inadequate facilities, and proposed expansion to additional court areas. She linked crime and social problems to poverty and inequality, citing the Budget’s public sector pay increase as part of addressing root causes, and clarified that the President’s remarks about lawyers abetting crime were not directed at the legal profession as a whole. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Justice & Human RightsCost of LivingLaw & Order Read →
- 27 February 2025 AI summary A petition from Mr. Nuwan Salgado of Athkam Niwasa, Madakissa Road, Horethuduwa, was presented to Parliament. No further details on the petition’s subject matter were provided. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by Multiple Members Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Nilanthi Kottahachchi highlighted Budget allocations intended to support under-resourced but talented young athletes, including Rs. 500 million for specialized sports schools in five provinces and an increase in the monthly nutrition allowance from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000. She noted the absence of a national sports information database by province, district and school, and said this gap was raised with officials at the Youth and Sports Ministry Advisory Committee. She also referred to allocations for women’s empowerment and protection, including Rs. 120 million to prevent violence against women and children and Rs. 720 million to strengthen institutional support. In addition, she cited Rs. 250 million for child-friendly transport for minors in detention attending court, arguing that the Budget focuses on practical support for vulnerable groups. Budget Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate EmploymentPublic FinanceWomen & Children Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi raised a breach of parliamentary privilege over reports in the Daily Mirror, Lankadeepa, and a Daily Mirror social media post alleging that her party, the National People’s Power, had instructed her not to speak to the media. She denied the allegation as false and said its publication and circulation without verification was defamatory and affected her privileges as a Member of Parliament. She requested that the matter be referred to the Committee on Privileges for inquiry and appropriate action, and tabled the Daily Mirror issue of 19.02.2025. Privilege Question Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Nilanthi Kottahachchi argued that Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and 2022 debt default resulted from past mismanagement, corruption, unproductive borrowing, weak revenue administration, and failure to build a sound economic base. She stated that the National People’s Power Government would not abandon its manifesto, “A Prosperous Country and a Beautiful Life,” and would pursue its own stabilization and recovery programme rather than continue a previous administration’s plan. She defended responsible borrowing, said the Government would follow a realistic “middle path” including in relation to the IMF, and invited the Opposition to support national recovery while assuring that people would receive a fair share of economic gains over the next five years. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Cost of LivingPublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →