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 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna protested against the proceedings, indicating that his microphone and the lights could be turned off. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, or specific proposal was raised in the remark. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 April 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 92(2), asking whether he was entitled to speak for one minute and objecting to interruptions to the microphone, lights and broadcast arrangements. He denied an allegation attributed to Hon. Bimal Rathnayake that he had disrupted Swasthika Arulingam by mentioning her name in his absence, and challenged Members to produce Hansard evidence of any such statement. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna supported the motion and called for the release of lands in the North and East that remain under military control, specifically mentioning Palaly, Vasavilan junction and Keppapulavu. He argued that unresolved land, language and equality issues continue to affect Tamil communities after the conflict, and criticized past and current political actors for failing to secure accountability and decisive action. He urged the Government to take measures, including constitutional changes, to promote ethnic harmony and enable Tamils and Sinhalese to live with equal rights. Adjournment Debate: Batticaloa Airport Land Acquisition and Release Land & HousingEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionJustice & Human Rights Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order, objecting that he had not been allowed to speak and that his allotted time had been given to another Member. He denied naming anyone and criticized the Chair’s conduct as contributing to disorder in Parliament. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided speech beyond the procedural intervention. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna criticized allocations in the “Major Public Investment Projects” document, arguing that key sectors in the North and East, including education, youth development, women’s safety, sports, heritage, agriculture, livestock and tourism, show little or no funding despite broader national expenditure claims. He specifically cited a Rs. 500 million allocation for the Mullivaikkal bridge as insufficient within the stated northern allocation. He linked these concerns to the treatment of the Tamil community and urged voters in the North to consider the future of Tamil people in the upcoming local elections. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Public FinanceEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna objected that his speaking time had been curtailed and said he had complained to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights about not receiving due time in Parliament. He argued that paedophilia, defined as sexual conduct involving minors, is a disease and defended his opposition to it, questioning criticism of his stance. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna objected to a prior reference in which another Member allegedly called him “insane” after naming him. He questioned the absence or accountability of that Member in relation to the remark. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna invoked parliamentary privilege, stating that he had a right of reply after his name was mentioned. He asked the Presiding Member how much time he had to respond. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna condemned child marriage and argued that past and recent ethnic violence, including the 2009 war and attacks attributed to Saharan, should be referred to international courts. He rejected claims that international investigations are unnecessary, criticized past political alignments for failing to secure justice for Tamils, and cited alleged shelling of hospitals, disappearances in his family, and UNHRC references to wartime casualties and individuals such as Gen. Shavendra Silva. He also complained that he had been denied opportunities to speak in Parliament, drew parallels between Gaza and Sri Lanka’s wartime “safe zones,” and called for decorum while stating that Tamils were not opposed to any ethnicity. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Justice & Human RightsEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionSecurity & Defence Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that religious issues should not be provoked, referring to a situation in Jaffna where some had called for a temple to be demolished. He said he would not be intimidated and maintained that wrongful practices should be corrected regardless of who is involved. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionReligion & Culture Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna objected to an interruption during his allotted speaking time and requested that he be allowed to complete his remarks before any point was raised. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was addressed in this excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Condemning an alleged sexual harassment incident involving a doctor at Anuradhapura Hospital, he raised concerns about Kilinochchi market traders being affected by Karachchi Pradeshiya Sabha decisions on newly built shops and requested ministerial attention. He also cited complaints about inaction in the Land and ICT divisions of the Chavakachcheri Divisional Secretariat and alleged misuse of online platforms in Ramanathapuram, Kilinochchi, calling for attention from the Defence, Police, and Public Security authorities, including over alleged threats against him by a YouTuber. Responding to remarks by Hon. Hisbullah, he said his criticism concerned child marriage at ages eight or nine irrespective of religion, and argued that separate legal standards on such matters should not apply within one country. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Law & OrderWomen & ChildrenJustice & Human Rights Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna asked the Minister of Health to act on a transfer ordered by the Director-General of Health Services, noting that it had not yet been implemented. He said the Mannar Hospital lacks a Consultant Paediatrician, as also raised by Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikalanathan, and requested that the transfer be carried out based on the letters he had submitted. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Healthcare Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna briefly affirmed that his previous statement accurately reflected his position, addressing the Hon. Speaker. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in this intervention. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna indicated that he would state the contents of a letter already written and requested to speak in Tamil. He assured the Chair that his remarks would be completed within one minute. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna requested permission from the Speaker to address Parliament in Tamil and indicated that he would complete his remarks within one minute. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 27(2) Question on Graduate Unemployment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 March 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he had not made any remarks intended to insult religion. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Seventeenth Allotted Day – Committee Stage Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 March 2025 AI summary The member stated that no attempt had been made to change or interfere with the religion in question. He said the concerns raised were limited to the welfare of children and women. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Seventeenth Allotted Day – Committee Stage Women & ChildrenReligion & Culture Read →
10 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna clarified that his earlier remarks reflected requests received from the public, particularly women, and were not intended as a personal position against the views of Muslim Members. He acknowledged the points made by Hon. Thahir and Hon. Hisbullah and emphasized his respect for Islam as a long-established religion. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Seventeenth Allotted Day – Committee Stage Women & ChildrenReligion & Culture Read →