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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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Speech history

574 speeches
  • 7 August 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna informed the House that he had written his remarks in Tamil in a form that he could read in Sinhala. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded statement. Ministry Statements: Gampaha Wickramarachchi University and Teacher Recruitment Procedures Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Standing Order 27(2) matter on problems at the Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine following its 2021 upgrade and expansion into new faculties without adequate facilities. He said students lack laboratories, computer labs, lecture halls and permanent buildings, and alleged that curricula were changed after enrolment, affecting the first intake due to graduate in 2026 and their employment prospects. He questioned why recommendations of a five-member committee submitted to the Prime Minister on 2 July 2025 had not been implemented, and sought government decisions on programme restructuring, possible affiliation to other universities, employment pathways, future admissions, facilities from September, and inquiries into alleged curriculum and recruitment irregularities. Ministry Statements: Gampaha Wickramarachchi University and Teacher Recruitment Procedures Justice & Human RightsEducation Read →
  • 6 August 2025 AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order citing Standing Order 92(2), which permits points of order except during a division. He complained that after being named and mocked on the live feed the previous day, he was not allowed to speak when he sought to raise a point of order, and requested that the Chair permit bona fide points of order. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna objected to being interrupted and responded to remarks directed at him. He questioned why a promised leather factory for the North and East had not been established despite land allocations, DCC meetings, and completed processes, noting that carcasses from the region continue to be transported to the South. Debate: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Regulations AgricultureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order asking the Chair to allow Opposition Members to speak without interruption. He cited Standing Order No. 91(a), which requires Members to address their observations to the Speaker, in support of his procedural objection. Debate: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Regulations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Urging the Government to fulfil its promises, the Member challenged others to acknowledge those who died for them as heroes and warned of public backlash. He also referred to documents alleging that a “thief” had been appointed in Jaffna, but said he would not elaborate due to time constraints. Debate: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Regulations Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna called for an international investigation into the Chemmani mass grave, citing the reported recovery of around 150 skeletal remains, and urged action on long-term detainees held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. He criticized the Government’s approach to education reforms, arguing that major changes should be evidence-based and preceded by pilot studies, and asked that developments relating to Nallur temple land be brought before the District Coordinating Committee. He also said he was being targeted through CID inquiries and multiple legal cases, criticized what he described as political cycles of arrests after changes of government, and questioned Government positions on official privileges, pensions, and the dignity of public offices. Debate: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Regulations EducationLaw & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary The Member questioned whether the Chair had determined that the debate could proceed without prejudice to a pending court case. He sought a direct yes-or-no ruling from the Deputy Chairperson on that procedural issue. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly requested 20 seconds to speak, without making any substantive argument or policy proposal. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural complaint that his microphone is being turned off when he attempts to speak in Parliament. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna objected to the proceedings, stating that the handling of the matter was improper. He requested that he be asked to clarify his point before any further action or judgment was made. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary A point of order was raised, and the Chair was asked to determine its admissibility. The intervention focused solely on whether the matter met the procedural requirements to be entertained under parliamentary rules. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order and requested the Deputy Chairperson’s permission to be heard. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was stated in the excerpt. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded speech. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order by citing Standing Order 91(f), asserting Members should not refer in motions or debates to matters under adjudication or awaiting judicial decision. He requested permission to make his point under the Standing Orders, emphasizing his procedural right to do so. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 August 2025 AI summary Raised a point of order seeking clarification on whether two supplementary questions may be asked under Standing Order 27(2). He noted that this has been permitted on some occasions and questioned why Hon. Shritharan was not given that opportunity on this occasion. Ministerial Statement: Medical Faculty Suspension at Kotelawala Defence University Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 25 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Question of Privilege over the conduct of the Jaffna District Coordinating Committee meeting on 17 July 2025, alleging violations of Circular No. 2022/01 in the appointment of the Chair and the invitation of local authority chairpersons and other unauthorized persons. He said invited local authority representatives verbally abused him during discussion of garbage collection issues, and argued that the meeting chair and District Secretary failed to maintain order or follow prescribed procedures. He requested referral of the matter to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, written instructions to prevent recurrence, and an inquiry involving the Jaffna District Secretary. Standing Order 27(2): Central Bank Accountability and Medicine Procurement Delays Justice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 24 July 2025 AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna invoked Black July and alleged continuing marginalisation of Tamil people, including through language access in Parliament and incomplete implementation of the 13th Amendment on devolution. He criticised government activity in Jaffna around the anniversary, argued that Provincial Councils were intended to manage areas such as education, agriculture and health, and said successive governments had failed to fully implement these powers. He also raised concerns about District Coordinating Committee procedures, citing a 2022 circular that limits National List MPs’ roles, and asked the Prime Minister to establish basic qualifications for ministerial and committee leadership appointments. Adjournment Debate: Proposed Educational Reforms (continued) EducationJustice & Human RightsEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 23 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order and requested that he be heard. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is recorded in the excerpt. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →