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

7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna seconded the motion for the Bill to be read a First time. The House agreed, and the Bill was ordered to be printed and referred under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for report. Presentation of Bills and Regulations Approval Parliamentary Procedure Read →
7 May 2026 AI summary The Member urged the Chair to allow another Opposition Member to ask supplementary questions in the absence of Hon. Sritharan, citing Standing Orders 92(2)(a) and 33(1). He argued that Opposition questions are raised due to their importance and should not be lost because the original Member is absent. Ministry Statements: Agriculture, Poverty Alleviation Parliamentary Procedure Read →
7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Ministry Statements: Agriculture, Poverty Alleviation Parliamentary Procedure Read →
7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna questioned the Defence Minister under Standing Order 27(2) on the continued military occupation of private and public lands in the Northern Province, particularly in Valikamam North and around Palaly. He sought district-wise details of lands held as “High Security Zones,” the legally gazetted and actual extent of Palaly Airport, lands used by the military for agriculture or business, and Grama Niladhari divisions in Mayilitty where civilian return is prevented. He also questioned the construction of a military base hospital on private land east of Palaly Road, requested budget and land-use details, and asked whether the Government would immediately release those lands to owners, with a specific date. Questions by Private Notice: Fuel Purchase (CPC) and Private Lands Released by Military Land & HousingSecurity & DefenceEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
6 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna congratulated Mr. Joseph Vijay on his victory in Tamil Nadu and clarified that his earlier Tamil remarks on northern island issues had been misinterpreted, stating he had not called for Sri Lanka or Katchatheevu to be ceded. He highlighted inadequate transport and safety arrangements for people travelling to islands such as Nagadeepa, including reliance on unsafe private boats without lifejackets. He also raised concerns about his personal security, saying he faces attacks without assigned police protection, and requested adequate security for Opposition MPs. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Law & OrderSecurity & Defence Read →
5 May 2026 AI summary Citing Standing Orders 91(o) and 92(2), Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural question near the end of the sitting. He asked the Minister to state whether the JMO report would be tabled. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the excerpt provided. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna invoked Standing Order No. 91(h) and objected to the way Hon. Najith Indika referred to Sujeewa Senasinghe. He urged that the Member’s name be stated properly, while also making a personal remark directed at Hon. Najith Indika. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, question, or proposal was recorded in the provided extract. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 May 2026 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna invoked Standing Order 91(1), which bars Members from referring in debate to matters under court adjudication or pending judicial decision. He argued that comments made about individuals connected to a case were sub judice and requested that the Standing Order be explained to the Minister of Justice in Sinhala. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 May 2026 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 111(17) regarding the January summoning of Jaffna Teaching Hospital Director Dr. Sathiyamoorthy by Sectoral Oversight Committees over his appointment. He requested that Parliament direct the relevant Committee to submit its overdue response, noting that more than eight months had passed and this was his third request. Debate: Port City Economic Commission Regulations and Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna asked when electricity supply would be provided to the island areas. Oral Question Q.5 (642/2025): Committees Investigated into Nationwide Power Failure on 09.02.2025 Infrastructure Read →
5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna congratulated the newly elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and then raised concerns about inadequate electricity supply in the island areas of the Northern Province, particularly Neduntivu (Delft). He stated that some residents receive no proper electricity for most of the week and asked when reliable power would be provided to those communities. He also referred to the Katchatheevu issue and the President’s position that it cannot be ceded. Oral Question Q.5 (642/2025): Committees Investigated into Nationwide Power Failure on 09.02.2025 Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionInfrastructure Read →
10 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2). He appealed to the Chair to ask another Member to stop speaking, stating that he needed to leave. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was presented in the provided speech. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 April 2026 AI summary Called for stronger protection of women and criticized Government members for alleged insults, while expressing disappointment in the President and the Government he had previously supported. He argued that allegations against Ministers should be investigated through bodies such as COPA and COPE, with the accused temporarily resigning until cleared, rather than remaining in office. He also rejected the Government’s presentation of partial fuel price reductions after larger increases as “relief” to the public. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Women & ChildrenCorruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
10 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he had repeatedly raised, under Standing Order 118(3), the absence of an inquiry into “YouTube Sudaawa.” He noted that he had not received a response and sought clarification on why no inquiry had been initiated. Private Notice Questions and Procedural Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Raising a point of order under Standing Order 92(2)(a), Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna noted that such interventions are limited to one minute. He objected that Members were speaking for extended periods, alleging a breach of the Standing Orders. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided extract. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Parliamentary Procedure Read →