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

9 May 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna briefly responded in the negative to a question or proposition before the House, stating that he did not agree or that the matter did not apply. No further argument, proposal, or contextual detail was provided in the recorded intervention. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 May 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly raised a question during the proceedings, addressing the Deputy Speaker. No substantive issue or policy matter was stated in the provided extract. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 May 2025 AI summary Urged the relevant authorities to take appropriate action, warning that failure to do so could have serious consequences. He also thanked Hon. Hesha Withanage for providing the opportunity to speak. Private Members' Motion (P.2/2024): Curtailing Privileges of MPs and Former Heads of State Justice & Human Rights Read →
9 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna said his parliamentary privileges had been violated when live telecasts of his speeches were blocked for eight days over statements he said he had not made. Citing the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, Section 5, and Penal Code Section 190, he requested equal enforcement of the law and Standing Orders, protection of minority voices, and fair consideration by the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Private Members' Motion (P.2/2024): Curtailing Privileges of MPs and Former Heads of State Justice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
9 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a matter of privilege, reading from a letter to the Speaker dated 8 April 2025 regarding restrictions on broadcasting his parliamentary speeches. He denied allegations attributed to Hon. Bimal Rathnayake that he had made derogatory or offensive remarks, and argued that the resulting restriction and denial of speaking opportunities violated his parliamentary privileges without due process. He requested a formal inquiry, restoration of his speaking and broadcasting rights, possible corrective action if the allegations were found to be misleading, and permission to raise the matter under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act. Ministry Statements and Privilege Matter Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order, asserting that Standing Orders treat false statements or misleading the House as a serious matter. The Chair directed him to state the specific question rather than make a speech, noted the time limit had expired, and returned the floor to the Minister after suspending the live telecast under the Speaker’s Order of 19.03.2025. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary The Member tabled letters in Parliament, which were placed in the Library. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary The member stated that letters dated 8, 9, and 21 April 2025 had previously been rejected, and that the Speaker had asked him to re-table them. He then tabled the letters in Parliament. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive issue, argument, or proposal was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary The Member raised a privilege matter concerning the Secretary-General’s statement that no such letter had been received. He cited the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act and Section 190 of the Penal Code, arguing that giving false information to Parliament is an offence punishable by up to seven years’ imprisonment, and sought to have the matter taken up as a breach of privilege. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary Asked that it be recorded in Hansard that a letter sent by him had been seen by the relevant party. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly asked the Deputy Speaker for permission to explain, without presenting any substantive argument, proposal, or question in the recorded excerpt. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he had submitted multiple letters, including on 8 and 9 April 2025, concerning a matter of parliamentary privilege, responding to a claim that no clear letter had been provided. He sought to table the letters and noted that one had also been handed to the Deputy Speaker. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided speech text. Debate: Customs Ordinance - Resolution on Import Duties on Motor Vehicles Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he had submitted three letters. No further details, context, or requests were provided in the recorded speech. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he had submitted a Privilege matter three times and rejected an offer of a public apology from the Government side. He questioned what further recourse was available, including whether he should approach the Supreme Court or international forums, and asked whether a Tamil Member was being denied the right to raise a Privilege issue. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna responded to an allegation that he had lied regarding Sasthika Arulingam, stating that he had already presented the matter to Parliament. He cited Section 22(2) of the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, arguing that insults covered under Parts A or B of the Schedule constitute a serious breach of parliamentary privilege under Section 190 of the Penal Code. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a matter under Standing Order 92(2) concerning the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, after the live telecast of his speech was suspended under a prior Speaker’s order. He questioned why privilege complaints he said he had submitted against Bimal Rathnayake, the Speaker, and a Minister had not been taken up, and alleged that he had been denied an opportunity to have them considered. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 May 2025 AI summary Clarified that the issue being discussed was not the matter he intended to raise, indicating it was a separate question or concern. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →