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Hon. R. M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· National List

Profession: Planter; Businessman

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Speeches 102 #45 of 225·#16 in party
Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 40 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate

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102 speeches
  • 28 February 2025 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara moved the customary Rs. 10 cut on the expenditure heads under discussion at the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill 2025. He questioned the Government’s progress on its pledges to combat fraud and corruption, punish offenders, and recover stolen assets, noting that the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, must be fully implemented. Referring to his previous Private Member’s Bills on anti-corruption and restitution of stolen assets, he asked why the Government had not yet presented its promised stolen-assets recovery legislation 158 days after assuming office. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara stated that expenditure had been incurred from the outset, but the provided excerpt is too brief to identify the subject matter, context, or any specific proposal, question, or demand. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Continuation Day 7) Public Finance Read →
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara disputed the Prime Minister’s claim that his statement was false, citing page 103 of the Government’s policy statement. He argued that the document’s reference to reducing VAT to one point on items such as infant milk, medicines, school supplies, agricultural equipment and solar panels indicates that VAT is included in the policy. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Day 1-7) Public Finance Read →
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara argued that the Government had abandoned many positions it held before coming to power, including on privatization, foreign investment, private universities, Indian-linked projects and the IMF agreement, and said the Budget did not reflect the mandate it claimed. He criticized the proposed public sector salary increases as largely offset by the absorption or reduction of existing allowances, while welcoming the restoration of pension calculations under Circular 03/2016 for 2016–2020 retirees. He opposed the Budget on the grounds that fertilizer subsidies were limited mainly to paddy farmers, the promised paddy buffer stock and price controls were inadequately funded, and VAT reductions on essentials promised before the election had not been implemented. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Day 1-7) EmploymentPublic Finance Read →
  • 17 February 2025 AI summary Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara said his party supports the Bill to cancel previous local government nominations and allow new nominations, noting that the 2023 election was postponed despite court action seeking its conduct. He requested that deposits paid by more than 80,000 earlier candidates be refunded before new nominations are called, and urged that the Election Commission independently determine a practical election timetable without political direction. He also raised concerns about clashes with the Budget debate, examinations and the New Year period, and called for electoral reforms including electronic voting, stronger youth and women’s representation, neutral election administration, and changes to defects in the local government electoral system. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & OrderParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 February 2025 AI summary The member asked for clarification on the order of proceedings, specifically whether certain matters would be taken up immediately or later. Appropriation Bill, 2025: Second Reading - Debate Adjourned Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara raised concerns over ongoing power cuts, citing their impact on factories and students sitting examinations. He requested that the Minister of Power and Energy make a statement to Parliament on the matter. Motion: Privilege Matter Referral to Ethics Committee Infrastructure Read →
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara sought the Speaker’s permission to make a submission before the House was adjourned. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was stated in the excerpt provided. Motions at Commencement of Public Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Motions at Commencement of Public Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Asked when compensation would be paid and questioned how such payments could be made without the necessary data. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Public Finance Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara asked the Minister when compensation payments are expected to be made. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Public Finance Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Raised a point of order concerning delayed compensation for farmers affected by crop damage. He argued that the Government should already have gathered the necessary information and acted, noting that farmers lack funds to prepare seed paddy and that any further two-week delay would push assistance beyond the current season. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) AgricultureParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 24 January 2025 AI summary Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara paid tribute to former MPs Rukman Senanayake, Sirinal de Mel, A.A. Reginald Perera and Dr. I.M. Ilyas during condolence motions. He recalled Senanayake’s environmental work and public service, de Mel’s role in building the UNP trade union movement, Perera’s tenure from mayor to parliamentarian, and Ilyas’s contributions as a medical professional and in education. He conveyed condolences to their families and offered religious wishes according to their respective faiths. Votes of Condolence: Rukman Senanayake, A.A. Reginald Perera, Sirinal de Mel, and Dr. I.M. Ilyas Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 10 January 2025 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara supported condolence motions for former legislators Kumara Welgama, Tudor Gunasekara, and H. Nandaseena. He recalled Welgama’s 30 years in Parliament, ministerial service, and later move to the SJB, and noted Gunasekara’s parliamentary, ministerial and diplomatic roles, his personal land donations for housing, and his family’s continuing public links. He also acknowledged Nandaseena’s service across local, provincial and national levels, and conveyed condolences on behalf of the SJB and personally to the families. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 January 2025 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara questioned the claimed independence of recent appointees, alleging that those appointed had campaigned for and supported the Government politically. He expressed doubt that such individuals would perform their duties independently. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 8 January 2025 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara criticized the Government’s first 100 days, arguing that it had failed to deliver promised VAT reductions on essentials, medicines, fertilizer and school supplies, or to reduce fuel taxes and food prices. He contrasted this with measures taken during the first 100 days of the Good Governance administration, including salary increases, price reductions and independent commissions, and alleged that current parliamentary practices were weakening democratic participation. He questioned delays in fertilizer subsidy payments, reductions in senior citizens’ effective deposit interest, and targeted school assistance, while urging the Government to implement its “Clean Sri Lanka” and anti-corruption commitments, saying the Opposition would support genuine anti-corruption action. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Public FinanceEmploymentCost of Living Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara argued that the proposed Rs. 6,000 school supplies grant for only 1 million of 4.1 million children would create visible inequality in classrooms and called for assistance to be provided universally, including to children of public and private sector workers. He criticized the Government for not fulfilling earlier pledges on education funding and VAT removal on educational supplies, and questioned the use of Aswasuma as the basis for selecting beneficiaries. He also asked the President to clarify positions taken during his visit to India, including on ETCA, Adani-related projects, the oil pipeline, land bridge, Kaveri Basin leases, and other India-linked initiatives, in light of past opposition to them. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Public FinanceForeign AffairsEducation Read →
  • 4 December 2024 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara urged the Government not to revive communal tensions and criticized its use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act despite previously opposing it, citing court rulings and the need to protect freedom of speech and rights. He asked that people in the North and East be allowed to commemorate their dead, and called for the CEB’s reported profits to be passed on to consumers through the promised 30 percent electricity tariff reduction. He also said the Government had changed its position on past issues but had not apologized for the damage caused. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionCost of LivingJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 4 December 2024 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara questioned the Government’s decision to import 70,000 metric tons of rice, citing President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s earlier pledge not to import rice in order to protect farmers. He also called for a reduction in fuel prices, arguing that lower crude oil prices, a stronger rupee, and profits in the petroleum sector should be passed on to consumers. He specifically challenged the continuation of high fuel taxes, including excise duty and VAT, in light of prior pledges to reduce the cost of living. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate AgricultureCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
  • 4 December 2024 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara sought an additional three minutes of speaking time from the Chief Opposition Whip. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or proposal was raised in the excerpt. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →