Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P.
Profession: Medical Doctor
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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107 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
574 speeches- 10 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna requested consideration of a system like that used in the European Parliament, where microphones switch off when a member’s allotted speaking time ends. He argued that such a measure would help preserve speaking time for members scheduled later in the debate. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point under Standing Order No. 91(6), arguing that speaking time is not being allocated fairly because Members listed later often receive less time when earlier speakers exceed their limits. He proposed introducing a visible timing system, similar to the European Parliament, where speaking time is displayed and microphones are cut off when time expires, to ensure equitable participation. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 November 2025 AI summary The speech contains only a formal address to the Deputy Speaker and does not include any substantive argument, proposal, question, or reference to legislation, events, or policy. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 91(1), arguing that a Member deviating from the rules may be called to order by the Speaker. He alleged that Minister Samarasinghe had improperly mentioned “Sujeewa Senasinghe” at the start of his speech and played an audio recording to support the claim, while objecting to the handling of his intervention. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 November 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna attempted to raise a point of order during the sitting. The Speaker ruled that he had not been named and instructed him to sit down from the start of the speech. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna alleged that Northern Governor Vethanayagan and GA Pradeepan are corrupt and claimed he had tabled reports in Parliament with evidence, including allegations of money changing hands. He questioned how development in the North could proceed if such officials preside over District Coordinating Committee meetings, and warned that protecting them would damage President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s standing in the North. Adjournment Motion: Suspension of Development Projects Approved by Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 8 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna supported the adjournment motion concerning the Sabaragamuwa Governor and raised allegations of misconduct and corruption involving the Northern Province Governor, including a claimed Rs. 40 million fraud linked to Point Pedro Base Hospital during his tenure as Jaffna GA. He said reports and related documents had been submitted to the relevant Committee Chairman and to Minister Chandrasekar, and urged that the matter be formally investigated. He also questioned the suitability of certain officials chairing District Coordinating Committee meetings in the Northern Province, arguing that alleged corruption undermines governance there. Adjournment Motion: Suspension of Development Projects Approved by Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 8 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna said he would not describe the Budget as bad, arguing that it should be judged by the public and characterizing it as being in the Government’s “honeymoon” period. He complained that the Budget had not provided for the North, citing poor roads and difficulties faced by schoolchildren, and objected to Tamils being labelled as terrorists. Much of the intervention involved disputes over speaking time, interruptions, and remarks later expunged by the Chair. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Public FinanceEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 8 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna objected to an interruption being treated as a Point of Order and asserted his right to continue within his allotted speaking time. He asked that the time taken by the interruption not count against his stopwatch-measured speaking time. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna welcomed several Budget 2026 proposals, including a National Cardiac Institute, entrepreneurship measures, public–private partnerships, investor visas, and digital initiatives, but questioned whether allocations such as Rs. 200 million for the cardiac institute were adequate. He alleged serious financial irregularities in Northern Province health projects, citing audit reports on Point Pedro Hospital, unapproved works, private bank accounts, missing records, and contracts, and called on the Government to act on its anti-corruption promises. He also criticised the Budget’s debt burden, noting large allocations for debt service, interest, and principal repayment, and argued that limited funds remained for development. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 HealthcarePublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 8 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna briefly responded to a reference made in the Chamber, stating that the person concerned had not mentioned the relevant member’s name. He requested that the matter be verified by checking the Hansard record. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order noting that his name had been mentioned in relation to the container issue. He stated that the matter required investigation. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns about drug trafficking and alleged weapons entering the country through containers, calling for truth, accountability, and equal enforcement of the law. He linked these concerns to broader issues of public health, child protection, and policy consistency, referencing Sri Lanka’s promotion as an inclusive destination for LGBTIQ persons by the Tourism Development Authority. He also urged Members of Parliament to focus on legislation, oversight, national policy, and asset transparency rather than ceremonial involvement in minor local works, while noting continued public hardship over fuel, vehicle costs, and living expenses. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Law & OrderCorruption & Governance ReformCost of Living Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Raised a Point of Order requesting that certain statements, if recorded, be referred to the Speaker and expunged from the record. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna complained that his questions had not received specific answers and objected to being redirected to another Ministry. He alleged that land in the North had been taken under the guise of development, questioned why M. Pradeeban had not been removed following a Governor’s letter alleging corruption, and asked for evidence of completed development outcomes in Jaffna arising from DCC decisions over the past year. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Palaly Airport Allocations Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionCorruption & Governance ReformLand & Housing Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Standing Order 27(2) question to the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation following a Jaffna coordinating committee meeting, seeking details on 2025 allocations and expenditure for Palaly Airport, Kankesanthurai, and Northern small harbours, with documentary evidence. He asked for clarification on land acquisition, legal ownership, compensation, and land releases connected to Palaly Airport, including whether similar uncompensated acquisitions occurred elsewhere. He also questioned the Government’s decision not to develop KKS as an international port, sought projections for Palaly’s viability as an international airport, and asked whether airport development was being used to retain land for military or political purposes. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Palaly Airport Allocations Corruption & Governance ReformInfrastructureLand & Housing Read →
- 25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna opposed the proposed expansion of the Mannar wind power project, stating that the existing 35 turbines and planned additional turbines were degrading land and causing public resistance. He questioned the development rationale behind concentrating turbines in Mannar, referred to an unmet presidential undertaking for stakeholder consultation, and criticized continued project activity despite local opposition. He called on Mannar residents and religious leaders of all communities to unite against the current project design and associated excavation activities. Adjournment Motion: Ceylon Electricity Board Financial Status and Tariff Reduction InfrastructureLand & HousingEnvironment Read →
- 25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna objected to what he described as abusive remarks directed at him and criticized the response as limited to requesting that the words be expunged. He argued that similar remarks made by him would have been treated as a much more serious matter, alleging unequal handling in the chamber. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Regulations for Vehicle Imports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order citing Standing Order 91(i), which provides for offensive or disorderly words to be expunged from Hansard. He stated that he had been called “yakā” the previous day and requested that the reference be removed from the record. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Regulations for Vehicle Imports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Regulations for Vehicle Imports Parliamentary Procedure Read →