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

23 July 2025 AI summary Citing Standing Order 33(2), Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna noted that the Speaker has authority to limit the time allowed for supplementary questions and answers. He raised concern that excessive time had been spent on an answer the previous day and implied that stricter time management should be applied. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern, asking why his remarks were not being heard. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was presented in the excerpt. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the excerpt provided. Oral Question: Export of Rock Phosphate (Q.5/2025 – 857/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
22 July 2025 AI summary A Bill was seconded, the question was agreed to, and it was read for the First time and ordered to be printed. Under Standing Order No. 52(6), the Bill was referred to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for a report. Procedural: Sitting Hours Extension and Land Development Bill First Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
22 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern under Standing Order No. 33(2), stating that the Chair may limit time for supplementary questions and answers but should apply such limits consistently. He argued that allowing one Member to continue while silencing another undermines parliamentary procedure, noting that some Members are given only 10 to 15 seconds. SO 27(2) Question: Ferry Service Thalaimannar-Rameswaram Parliamentary Procedure Read →
22 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. SO 27(2) Question: Ferry Service Thalaimannar-Rameswaram Parliamentary Procedure Read →
22 July 2025 AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. SO 27(2) Question: Ferry Service Thalaimannar-Rameswaram Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna supported the motion on youth self-employment while highlighting unemployment among graduates in the Northern Province and urging replies and action on pending appointments for indigenous medical graduates. He argued that the North and East could build economies through agriculture and marine resources, requested removal of large Indian fishing vessels from Mayiliddy harbour to create opportunities for local youth, and called for the release of Rs. 10 million in decentralized funds to Jaffna District MPs. He also referenced concerns over Thayiddi and Mayiliddy viharas and the Chemmani exhumations before being timed out. Private Members' Motion No. 4: Making Every Youth Gainfully Employed EmploymentEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionJustice & Human Rights Read →
11 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that the matter was contained in the Act and sought to read the relevant provision to the House. Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna attempted to begin reading a statement, but was interrupted. No substantive policy point, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt. Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna made no substantive remarks beyond addressing the Chair, as the speech was interrupted. Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Points of Order - Broadcasting and Warrant Matter Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna’s intervention was limited to requesting permission to read from material. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna questioned the basis for action taken against him, stating that unlike Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, he had not made any remarks outside Parliament. He said the Speaker’s letter did not refer to the 323 containers and that his statement was taken based on remarks made in Parliament, expressing concern over the handling of the matter. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 July 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna requested the Deputy Speaker for an additional 10 seconds to speak. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Points of Order - Customs Container Matter and Questions of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 July 2025 AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna raised a question under Standing Order 27(2) to the Prime Minister in her capacity as Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education regarding alleged irregularities in appointments of internal graduates made in 2020/2021. He said graduates who entered university in 2014 and completed studies around 2019 were affected by political instability and subsequent government recruitment decisions in August 2020, and sought attention to perceived unfairness in those appointments. Points of Order and Standing Order 27(2) Questions Corruption & Governance ReformEducation Read →
9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna protested that his speaking time had been reduced from six minutes to three minutes and requested an additional 20 seconds. He alleged that the reduction was due to the Government’s concern over what he might say, then concluded by thanking the Chair. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna alleged that mass graves such as Chemmanni reflect continuing injustices against Tamil people and criticised what he described as political theatre in Parliament. He referred to LTTE leader Prabhakaran and fallen fighters, expressed concern over Pillayan being in prison, and objected to remarks reportedly made by Minister Harshan Nanayakkara characterising the Chemmanni mass grave issue as hearsay. He argued that raising such matters in Parliament through adjournment motions should be protected under parliamentary privilege. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human RightsEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna said post-Easter political alignments had shifted, referring to former associates of Pillayan now seeking justice through ITAK. He alleged that, during UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk’s visit, he was prevented from speaking in Parliament despite requesting time as leader of an independent group to call for an international investigation into Chemmani. He criticized the Speaker’s refusal, through Right to Information responses, to release parliamentary videos, and urged the Speaker to act neutrally. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →