Hon. Nishantha Perera, M.P.
Profession: Politician
Speeches 50 #95 of 225·#45 in party
Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 15 speeches
Last spoke 20 May 2026 in Papers
Activity by sitting
30 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
Topic focus
AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
50 speeches- 5 March 2025 AI summary A petition from I.G.S.W. Ravindra of No. 17, Summer City, Pathana, Hikkaduwa was tabled in Parliament for consideration. Petitions Presented by Members Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera asked whether Phase I industrial plots have definite agreements and timelines for starting and completing industries. He noted allegations that some allottees have taken plots but failed to begin construction, disadvantaging genuine industrialists, and requested details on when the estate was initiated and whether contractual completion timeframes exist. Oral Question: Industrial Parks in Elpitiya (Q.2/2025) Infrastructure Read →
- 3 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera questioned the supervision and funding allocation for infrastructure development, particularly in Phase II works. He raised concerns that road widening and related activities appeared irregular and potentially wasteful, and asked who was responsible for overseeing them. Oral Question: Industrial Parks in Elpitiya (Q.2/2025) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
- 3 March 2025 AI summary Nishantha Perera asked the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development for details on whether an industrial park has been established in GN Division No. 29, Goluwamulla, in the Elpitiya DS Division. He sought information on its total land extent, the area developed so far, the implementing organization, and a breakdown of industries already established and planned, or reasons if no park has been established. Oral Question: Industrial Parks in Elpitiya (Q.2/2025) InfrastructureEmployment Read →
- 25 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. M.G. Kanthilatha of Magaliyadda, Poravagama. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 February 2025 AI summary The speech defended the NPP Government’s inaugural Budget by arguing that it inherited a damaged economy, high debt, weakened public services, and corruption from previous administrations. It cited past borrowing, alleged tax and procurement scandals, and relief to politically connected businesses as reasons for the crisis, while presenting Budget 2025 as a recovery plan focused on production, village-level investment, Clean Sri Lanka, human development, and digitization. The Member highlighted claims of reduced expenditure by the President, Prime Minister and Ministers, and outlined allocations for small tea growers, nurseries, replanting, mechanization, solar projects, and support to the gem industry. He also linked current underworld crime concerns to criminals allegedly nurtured by former regimes. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Corruption & Governance ReformAgriculturePublic Finance Read →
- 22 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera raised a second supplementary question regarding LRC lands in the Goluwamulla GN Division. He asked whether those lands had been allocated for government or industrial purposes and sought clarification on current activities there, including cinnamon cultivation and any subdivision or sale of the land. Oral Questions: STaRR Project (Q.1/2025), KL-2 Project Kalutara (Q.2/2025), Lands - Elpitiya DS (Q.3/2025), Meegahakiula Bus Station (Q.4/2025) AgricultureLand & Housing Read →
- 22 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera asked whether a specific Land Reform Commission land in the Eramulla Grama Niladhari Division had been allocated to any individual and, if so, on what basis. He raised concern that large plots were reportedly being subdivided and sold for Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 125,000 per perch while other families in the area continue to live in overcrowded conditions. Oral Questions: STaRR Project (Q.1/2025), KL-2 Project Kalutara (Q.2/2025), Lands - Elpitiya DS (Q.3/2025), Meegahakiula Bus Station (Q.4/2025) Land & Housing Read →
- 22 February 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation a question regarding lands owned by the Land Reform Commission in the Elpitiya Divisional Secretary’s Division. The matter was raised in the context of identifying or obtaining information on LRC-owned lands in that area. Oral Questions: STaRR Project (Q.1/2025), KL-2 Project Kalutara (Q.2/2025), Lands - Elpitiya DS (Q.3/2025), Meegahakiula Bus Station (Q.4/2025) AgricultureLand & Housing Read →
- 21 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera defended the Government’s “Clean Sri Lanka” programme as part of its broader agenda of digitization, poverty eradication, and changing political culture under President Anura Dissanayake. He argued that the Opposition was misrepresenting the programme and was responsible for past damage to agriculture, public institutions, and governance standards. He cited a coastal clean-up initiative in Galle District as evidence of public participation and said the Government would continue efforts to rebuild the economy and promote a “beautiful Sri Lanka.” Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme EnvironmentCorruption & Governance Reform Read →