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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
  • 10 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna began his speech with the Islamic invocation “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim,” meaning “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.” No substantive policy point, proposal, or question was presented in the provided text. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Seventeenth Allotted Day – Committee Stage Religion & Culture Read →
  • 10 March 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Seventeenth Allotted Day – Committee Stage Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 March 2025 AI summary Citing UNDP data, the member highlighted high levels of workplace and public transport harassment against women, noting likely underreporting in the North and East and difficulties victims face due to lengthy court processes. He raised concerns about online sexualized and defamatory content targeting women and children, and criticized inadequate police responses and local protection mechanisms. He requested Tamil-language online and app-based complaint systems for women in the North and East, with action within 24 hours and stronger implementation of existing services such as hotline 1938. Adjournment Motion: ILO Convention No. 190 - Empowerment of Women at Workplace Women & ChildrenJustice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
  • 8 March 2025 AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna requested additional time and concluded by urging attention to teenage pregnancy, medical negligence cases, and equitable public investment for Muslims as well as for the North and East. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Women and Child Affairs HealthcareJustice & Human RightsWomen & Children Read →
  • 8 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna marked International Women’s Day by highlighting women’s participation in Tamil society and politics, and said he intended to resign after several months to allow a woman from his party to enter Parliament. He raised concerns about nurses’ pay, staffing and lack of quarters at Jaffna Teaching Hospital, and argued that health-sector debate should address nurses as well as doctors. He also called for stronger action on online exploitation of women and children, support for female-headed households in the North, East and estates, higher allocations for women’s affairs, and reforms to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, including safeguards on consent, child marriage and equal access to divorce. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Women and Child Affairs Women & ChildrenJustice & Human RightsHealthcare Read →
  • 6 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna thanked Members who supported the discussion, including Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni and Hon. (Dr.) S. Sri Bavanandarajah, and expressed appreciation for the Deputy Minister’s response. He commended the Government, saying it deserved a long tenure, after which the question was agreed to and Parliament adjourned until 7 March 2025. Adjournment Motion: Challenges Faced by Medical Specialists (Postgraduate Trainees) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna argued that poor working conditions, limited career progression, and remuneration issues are driving doctors, interns, and postgraduate trainees to seek employment abroad. He proposed creating a senior intermediate medical cadre for experienced doctors and establishing mechanisms for medical officers to pursue postgraduate training while remaining in service. He welcomed the increase in basic salary but urged the Government to address overtime calculations, particularly the issue of dividing OT by 120 instead of 80, through consultation and future Budget commitments. He also referred to his own arrest in Jaffna, asking the Government to avoid personal reprisals and make better use of medical expertise within Parliament. Adjournment Motion: Challenges Faced by Medical Specialists (Postgraduate Trainees) EmploymentHealthcare Read →
  • 6 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns about the emigration of doctors and nurses following the economic and political crises, citing the public cost of training medical professionals and the resulting financial loss to the State. He argued that economic instability, inability to afford vehicles, loan burdens, and inadequate conditions are key reasons doctors leave the country. He specifically called for better support for postgraduate medical trainees, including fair remuneration, accommodation, and practical benefits, noting their central role in the health system. Adjournment Motion: Challenges Faced by Medical Specialists (Postgraduate Trainees) EmploymentHealthcarePublic Finance Read →
  • 6 March 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna criticised the 2025 Budget’s health allocations, arguing that while overall expenditure requires major revenue-raising, health spending increases and regional allocations to the North and East remain inadequate compared with defence and other items. He questioned rising Health Ministry travel expenses, cited shortages and migration of doctors as a major public investment loss, and proposed that government MPs donate their salaries to support national needs, including doctors’ vehicle import costs. He also raised specific grievances about alleged medical negligence cases in Mannar and Jaffna, lack of justice for affected families, and disparity in education-related allocations, including a comparatively small allocation for the Jaffna Public Library. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Public FinanceHealthcareCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 6 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna indicated that he would conclude his remarks within 30 seconds. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 March 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna asked how to properly raise a Point of Order, objecting to interruptions during proceedings. He indicated that debate could not continue in an orderly manner if such interruptions persisted. Adjournment Motion: Jaffna - Social Impact of Drug Addiction Among Youth Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument, question, or proposal was recorded in the provided text. Adjournment Motion: Jaffna - Social Impact of Drug Addiction Among Youth Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna criticized the Government for bringing an Adjournment Motion on drug abuse in the North and East while alleging that authorities have failed to act on trafficking, corruption, and criminal networks in the region. He cited claims involving pregabalin tablets sold to minors, alleged suppression of a case in Jaffna, concerns about judicial independence, a shooting near Mannar Court, and alleged links between officials, security forces, and the movement of “Kerala ganja.” He also questioned appointments and dealings involving local officials and ministers, and demanded accountability for alleged state-linked involvement in drug and criminal activity. Adjournment Motion: Jaffna - Social Impact of Drug Addiction Among Youth Law & OrderJustice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 5 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna objected to being limited to 30 seconds, stating that a point of order should be allowed one minute. He alleged that his phone was tapped in 2021 and that on the 23rd his party Leader wrote to the Police seeking his arrest without informing him, claiming the Leader was acting on another agenda. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Justice & Human RightsLaw & OrderParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 March 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly addressed the Presiding Member but was interrupted before making any substantive remarks. No policy position, proposal, or question was stated in the recorded excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that wrongdoing should be openly acknowledged and called out. The remark was a brief assertion of the need to speak up when misconduct occurs. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Justice & Human Rights Read →
  • 5 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order, asserting his right to speak and requesting that he be allowed to proceed. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 March 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly rises on a point of reference, noting that his name had been mentioned during the proceedings. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna requested an additional minute to continue speaking. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was presented in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Parliamentary Procedure Read →