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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
  • 19 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order, addressing the Deputy Chairperson of Committees. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 February 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order referring to an incident that occurred in a courtroom at the Colombo main Court Complex and earlier threats he said he received in Jaffna. He requested that the Minister of Public Security provide security for him, at least during Parliamentary Sessions, given his planned return to Jaffna, and asked that the matter be conveyed to the Speaker. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Parliamentary ProcedureSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 19 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna referred to the LTTE bombing of the Sri Dalada Maligawa and apologized on behalf of the people of the Northern Province. He stated that the LTTE cadres involved came from the Northern Province, amid an interruption. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 19 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna thanked the Government for allocating Rs. 100 million to the Jaffna Library and, in response to remarks by Hon. Kabir Hashim, apologized on behalf of the people of the Northern Province if the LTTE was responsible for the bombing of Sri Dalada Maligawa. He referred to longstanding discrimination against Tamils since 1983 as the context for past armed conflict, but urged both Government and Opposition parties to stop invoking ethnic issues and focus on moving forward as one country. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna objected to an unnamed reference made by Hon. Ravikaran, arguing that interventions should identify the person being referred to. He stated that making such remarks without naming the individual should not be allowed and was improper regardless of who does it. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 February 2025 AI summary Raised a procedural objection, questioning how a point of order had been allowed and implying that the established procedure for raising such points had not been followed. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna welcomed the NPP Government’s allocation of significant funds to the Northern Province. He also expressed appreciation for the President’s and Prime Minister’s visits to the North, describing them as historically noteworthy. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionPublic Finance Read →
  • 17 February 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna challenged the Government over the forthcoming local authority elections, asserting that his side would contest strongly and predicting the Government would not win. He framed the election as the test of that claim. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna welcomed some Budget measures for Jaffna but said the Northern Province lacked specific health and development proposals, requesting intervention on unsafe hospital waste disposal in Aariyalai–Kombayan Manal and raising concerns about administration at Jaffna Teaching Hospital. He urged safer official transport for MPs after Hon. Ilankumar’s accident, more attention to doctors’ retention, compensation for those affected by the Teyitti Vihara issue, and action to protect northern fishermen from South Indian trawler incursions. He also asked for more time to submit DCC project proposals, urged that new viharas be built only on State land rather than public common lands, and called for Palaly Airport to be upgraded to international status. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading InfrastructureHealthcareEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna criticized the NPP Government and the Fisheries Minister, alleging intimidation, political targeting, and protection of the military from accountability for wartime killings. He raised concerns about nearly 3,000 unemployed graduates in Jaffna, issues affecting pavement vendors and bus routes, and questioned what elected representatives from Jaffna had done for the district. He also alleged that his phone was tracked and that his arrest was planned to prevent him from attending District Coordinating Committee meetings, stating that he would respond further in coming weeks. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Justice & Human RightsEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionEmployment Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order objecting to the Chair’s reference to his use of the word “shame” during the previous day’s proceedings, arguing that such language is permissible in other parliaments when criticizing wrongdoing. He alleged that he had been denied the right to speak in his language, which he described as a violation of a constitutional fundamental right, and further complained that he was not allowed to complete his Question of Privilege as a Party Leader. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern about consistency in expunging unparliamentary words from the record. He noted that a word he used the previous day had been expunged after Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested it, and asked whether a word allegedly used by Jayasekara to abuse another Member would likewise be removed. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary A point of Order was raised, but no substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna’s recorded intervention consists only of addressing the Deputy Speaker, with no substantive remarks, questions, proposals, or policy arguments included in the provided text. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 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 excerpt provided. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument or proposal is recorded in the excerpt beyond the procedural intervention. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna emphasized the need for Sri Lankans to live together without ethnic or religious divisions. He noted that, after the 77th Independence Day, he felt able to experience “true freedom” because he had been allowed to speak in Parliament after 77 days, and expressed thanks for the opportunity. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 5 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna said Chavakachcheri Hospital received attention and consultant appointments only after his protest, removal from his post, and subsequent legal cases, and warned that transferring the newly appointed consultants would harm the hospital. He alleged misappropriation of Rs. 200 million from a 2014 allocation to Vavuniya Hospital by a current MP and questioned whether the Ministry would take action. He also called for inquiries into funds allegedly received by Dr. Sathyamoorthy from overseas welfare societies and stated that Tamil speakers respect Buddhism. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues HealthcareCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 5 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised allegations of medical negligence and lack of accountability in Northern hospitals, citing deaths in Mannar and Kilinochchi and asking why the Health Ministry had not questioned staff involved. He called for investigation and arrest of Dr. R. Sathyamoorthy over alleged irregularities at Jaffna Teaching Hospital, past statements about wartime killings, qualifications, and fundraising for an eye hospital. He also referred to wartime disappearances of hospital patients, the transfer of a doctor from Chavakachcheri, and stressed that his criticisms were not communal, citing his opposition to demolishing the Thaiyiddy Vihara. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionJustice & Human RightsHealthcare Read →