Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P.

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna

Profession: Medical Doctor

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Speeches 574 #6 of 225·#1 in party

Attendance 5/8 days present (of recorded)

Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 403 speeches

Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Adjournment

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574 speeches

10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna seconded an Adjournment Motion on health sector deficiencies and raised concerns about hospital administration, staffing shortages, and accountability in Puttalam, Batticaloa, Jaffna, Tellippalai, and Mancholai. He asked the Health Ministry to report on inquiries into incidents including a pregnant woman allegedly giving birth while standing at Puttalam Hospital, a child’s death at Mancholai, alleged illegal collections at Tellippalai, and the fire at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital drug store, noting that CCTV had reportedly been disabled beforehand. He also questioned delays in appointing 170 promised health workers at Jaffna Teaching Hospital, the lack of Medical Superintendents in several Eastern hospitals, and the non-implementation of the “SWASTHA” system in the North, calling for ministerial oversight of officials and a response to Parliament. Adjournment: Issues in Health Sector Corruption & Governance ReformHealthcare Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 82(2)(b), objecting to a colleague’s remark, “What cloth is that?” He asked the Presiding Member to rule whether the language was permissible in Parliament and, if not, to expunge it from the Hansard. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order citing Standing Orders 92(2)(b) and 91(e), arguing that points of order have precedence and that Members must confine remarks to the subject. He requested consistent application of these rules, noting that his microphone had previously been cut on grounds of alleged irrelevance. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna requested that a particular word be expunged from the Hansard record. The remark was addressed to the Chair as a procedural correction concerning the official transcript. Procedural: Motions on Standing Order Exemptions and Electoral System Committee Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that a referenced remark or action had not occurred and requested that it be removed from the Hansard record. Procedural: Motions on Standing Order Exemptions and Electoral System Committee Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Citing Standing Orders 82(2)(b), 83 and 91(h), Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order regarding the phrase “you have no brain” allegedly directed at Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe. He asked the Chair whether the Member who used the words could be ordered to withdraw them if he did not do so voluntarily. Procedural: Motions on Standing Order Exemptions and Electoral System Committee Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised an urgent Question of Privilege alleging failures by the Defence authorities and Police to provide adequate security despite repeated warnings about threats to his life. He cited a land dispute, a related court case involving an issued firearm, and alleged death threats connected to his political activities, arguing that these matters impede his ability to perform parliamentary duties safely. He sought permission to raise the matter against the Minister and Deputy Minister of Defence and the Inspector General of Police, and also objected to unequal application of speaking time limits. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Motions Security & DefenceParliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order objecting to unequal speaking time, arguing that Members who submit written matters are stopped if they add further remarks. He questioned why Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra had been allowed to speak at length and requested equivalent time for others. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Motions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Standing Order 27(2) matter concerning two missing fishermen from the Vadamarachchi/Point Pedro area and sought details from the Minister of Fisheries on their identities, date of disappearance, notification to authorities, and immediate response. He questioned claims about the deployment of drones, aircraft, helicopters, and ships in the search, asked what concrete steps had been taken, and requested measures to prevent similar disappearances. He also noted that the question had been submitted the previous day and asked who would respond in the Minister’s absence. Oral Questions and Ministerial Statement: Hajj Pilgrims and Fisheries (Q.7-8, Ministerial Statement) Law & OrderSecurity & Defence Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Citing Standing Order 91(h), the Member objected to a remark by the Speaker that Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe “has no brain,” arguing it amounted to an improper personal reference. He requested that the statement be withdrawn and expunged from the record. Oral Question: Chilaw Plantations Limited and Hospital Infrastructure (Q.5-6) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of Order. No further substantive remarks, arguments, or proposals were made in the provided text. Oral Question: Chilaw Plantations Limited and Hospital Infrastructure (Q.5-6) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 June 2026 AI summary Under Standing Orders 27(2) and 92(1), Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised the arrest in Kilinochchi of a person named Sangeerthanan under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, allegedly for singing an LTTE song. He stated that the individual had no connection with the LTTE and directed the matter to the Minister of Defence. Ministerial Statements Justice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
9 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 June 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Questions 8-27(2): Standing Order questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
19 May 2026 AI summary Called for the establishment of elephant fences in the Northern Province to prevent elephant attacks. Adjournment Motion: Sustainable Solution for Human-Elephant Conflict Environment Read →
19 May 2026 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna supported the motion on human-elephant conflict, stating that Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and parts of Jaffna are severely affected and that no elephant fences have been erected in the Northern Province. He requested the Minister to consider establishing elephant fences in Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Mannar, especially in poorer areas. He also raised a procedural concern under Standing Order 141(1), alleging that Hon. Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam insulted a guest, Ms. Kowsalya Narendran, in the Parliamentary Library. Adjournment Motion: Sustainable Solution for Human-Elephant Conflict EnvironmentParliamentary Procedure Read →
19 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna urged Members not to incite communal tensions or provoke conflict among innocent people. He referred to a personal willingness to resolve matters directly, though part of the statement was expunged by order of the Chair, and concluded with an appeal to avoid making the public fight. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
19 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna marked May 18 by paying tribute to Tamils killed in 2009, describing the events as genocide and criticizing the Sri Lankan State and Tamil political figures whom he accused of undermining Tamil interests. He thanked Tamil Nadu leaders, including Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, for their support and said Tamil Nadu remained a refuge and political ally for Tamils in Sri Lanka. He called for Tamil MPs to speak openly about the Tamil Eelam cause, referred to memorialization and land-related grievances, and urged Sinhala and Tamil people not to clash but to resolve issues through discussion, including with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, by 2029. Debate: Second Reading of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill and Committee Stage Corruption & Governance ReformEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionSecurity & Defence Read →
7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural objection under Standing Order 91(4), stating that time allocation is the Speaker’s responsibility. He questioned why Hon. Jeevan Thondaman was not granted even one minute to speak on an issue concerning the upcountry people while Government members continued to speak, framing it as a matter of fairness. Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations Parliamentary Procedure Read →