Hon. R. M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, M.P.
Profession: Planter; Businessman
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- 4 December 2024 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara criticized the Government’s handling of protests, saying police action against Education Service graduates was ignored while injuries to police officers were highlighted. He questioned the Government’s policies on attracting foreign investment, restructuring or addressing loss-making SOEs such as SriLankan Airlines, and disclosing the contents of the IMF Staff-Level Agreement. He also raised concern over rising rice prices and alleged hoarding, urging the Government to use legal powers to release available paddy and rice stocks if negotiations with mill owners fail. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Cost of LivingPublic FinanceAgriculture Read →
- 4 December 2024 AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara argued that the UNP historically promoted multi-ethnic representation and national unity, contrasting this with the JVP/NPP’s past opposition to devolution and the 13th Amendment. He questioned the Government’s current position on the 13th Amendment and called for a clear statement in Parliament, noting differing electoral outcomes in the North and East between the Presidential and General Elections. He also criticized the JVP/NPP’s past strikes and opposition to private investment and private universities, while saying the President’s policy statement now appeared to accept positions previously advocated by the UNP/SJB. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Corruption & Governance ReformEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →