Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P.
Profession: Medical Doctor
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
Activity by sitting
107 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
Topic focus
AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
574 speeches- 5 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna questioned the Minister on allocations for Northern Province investment projects, asking how Rs. 500 million was assigned to Kurikkattuwan despite it not appearing in the listed Major Investment Project framework for 2025–2027. He also raised concerns about the Rs. 717 million allocation and increased total cost for Mayiliddy Harbour, noting it had not been handed over to the public, and alleged that Rs. 315 million listed in the 2024 BOQ for the Northern Province was not reflected on the ground. He requested clarification on the funding source and approval process for the Kurikkattuwan allocation. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
- 5 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna rose to a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna requested additional speaking time, questioning why time was being allocated to the Government but not to his side. He asked the Minister of Fisheries to explain matters referred to on page 22 of a book or document before the House. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna questioned apparent inconsistencies in reported allocations for fisheries infrastructure in the Northern Province. He asked for clarification on the Myliddy fisheries harbour funding and handover status, and on whether the 2025 allocation for the Northern Province fisheries industry was Rs. 465 million or included the Rs. 500 million cited for Kurikattuwan jetty works at the District Coordinating Committee meeting. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
- 5 March 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna requested additional speaking time, stating that he had been interrupted. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna questioned whether the Government applies different standards to itself and to him. The remark appears to raise a procedural or fairness concern, but no further policy detail or specific demand is provided in the quoted speech. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 5 March 2025 AI summary Requested time to clarify, indicating that the point being raised was relevant to the ongoing proceedings. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2025 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna objected to the allocation of speaking time, stating that the Government side had been allowed to speak and requesting an opportunity to respond. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 March 2025 AI summary The Member raised questions for the Fisheries Minister based on the “Major Public Investment Projects” document, referring to fisheries-sector projects valued over Rs. 250 million. He began by citing the development of the Myliddy Fishery Harbour as one such project, but part of his remarks was expunged by order of the Chair. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Agriculture Read →
- 5 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that his point was the same as one raised by the Government side. No further substantive argument or proposal was presented 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 raised a Point of Order during the sitting. No substantive issue, question, or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 4 March 2025 AI summary Raising a Point of Order, Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna disputed the calculation of doctors’ overtime, stating that the divisor had changed from basic salary divided by 80 to divided by 120, causing reduced payments. He requested an increase in the current six-hour cap on overtime and highlighted staffing pressures, including doctors emigrating and postgraduate doctors working up to 24-hour shifts. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage EmploymentParliamentary ProcedureHealthcare Read →
- 4 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order, apologizing for his earlier conduct and asking why he was not being allowed to speak. He drew attention to an alleged incident at Trincomalee Base Hospital in which a doctor assaulted patients, stating that video evidence was circulating in the media, and requested that the matter be looked into. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order HealthcareJustice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 4 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna’s remarks were interrupted and contain no substantive argument, proposal, question, or policy position in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 4 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna briefly attempted to raise a point of order but was interrupted. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was recorded in the speech. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 4 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern, asking whether members could not be heard when they speak in Tamil or Sinhala. The remark sought clarification on language use and audibility or interpretation during parliamentary proceedings. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 4 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern about not being given the microphone when standing to speak. The intervention implies a request for fair recognition and access to speak during proceedings. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 4 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna invoked Standing Order 92(2)(a) to request permission to raise an urgent question, arguing that as a party leader he should be heard in Parliament. He said people in his area were facing violent sword attacks and asked for time to raise the issue, questioning why other Members were given extended opportunities while representatives from the north and east were not. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Parliamentary ProcedureLaw & Order Read →
- 4 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive argument or proposal was made in the recorded statement. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 28 February 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order expressing that people in the North do not want further division in the country and wish to live with Sinhalese citizens as friends and as an integral part of Sri Lanka. He requested an assurance from the President on the introduction of a new Constitution and the granting of equal rights. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Continued (Afternoon) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary Procedure Read →