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

8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna contrasted the Government’s pursuit of justice for politically motivated killings with what he described as the lack of parliamentary attention to Tamil suffering, citing the 1983 pogrom, the burning of the Jaffna Public Library, and deaths at Mullivaikkal in 2009. He alleged that successive governments used Tamil armed groups and collaborators to target Tamils, and questioned why some figures had been arrested while others had not. He also accused Chief Government Whip Bimal Rathnayake of falsely reporting to the Speaker that he had made remarks about attorney Swastika Arulingam, invoking the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act and Penal Code Section 190, and said he would seek legal redress. Debate: Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Batalanda Torture Chambers Justice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
10 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he had sought to raise a privilege issue under Section 14 of the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act on the previous day but had not been given the opportunity. He requested that the matter be tabled and recorded in Hansard before leaving to attend the All Party Conference with the President. Procedural: Point of Order - Privilege Issue Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna informed the House that he had submitted a privilege matter under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act the previous day, while apologizing for interrupting the Questions for Oral Answers. Procedural: Point of Order - Privilege Issue Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the excerpt. Procedural: Point of Order - Privilege Issue Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he did not intend to make any false statement about the Muslim community or any religion. He requested that this clarification also be reviewed. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that his remarks were not directed against the Chair or the Speaker, but concerned alleged serious misconduct by a Member involving a false statement. The relevant portion of his statement was expunged by order of the Chair. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a question of privilege under Standing Order 92(2)(a), citing provisions of the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act on misconduct or false statements before Parliament. He alleged that his privileges were breached because a request for speaking time and a submitted letter were not taken up, statements were wrongly attributed to him, and a motion had been made to suspend live broadcasts of his speeches for eight days. He requested permission to address the matter as a serious breach of privilege. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
9 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna briefly referred to Standing Order No. 92(2)(a), apparently raising a procedural point under that provision. No substantive policy argument or further details were provided in the excerpt. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna cited Standing Order No. 92(2)(a), which permits a Member to raise a point of order to question whether proper procedures have been or are being followed, except during a division. The intervention appears to assert or clarify the procedural basis for raising such a point of order in the proceedings. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna sought permission from the Chair to read a document or statement. No substantive policy position, proposal, or argument was presented in the quoted remark. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern, requesting that a question be taken up on the basis that parliamentary procedures were allegedly not being followed. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern under Standing Order No. 92(2), stating that Parliamentary procedures were not being followed. He requested time to express this concern in the House. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna made a procedural intervention under Standing Order No. 92(2). No substantive policy issue, proposal, or debate point was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order No. 92(2). No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was presented in the provided remarks. Debate: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading (Morning Session) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he had not made remarks against Muslims as a community and described Tamils and Muslims as closely linked Tamil-speaking communities of different faiths. He said his earlier comments related to a letter sent by a Muslim woman, which he would submit to the Speaker for review if disputed. He also accepted a proposed debate subject to live broadcast and apologized for any inappropriate Facebook post made in anger. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
8 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that wrongdoing should be condemned regardless of the person involved, including close family members. He emphasized a principle of accountability without exception. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Justice & Human Rights Read →
8 April 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna asserted his right to address the House and requested permission to speak. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that the country has a Constitution. No further argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →