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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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AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.

Speech history

574 speeches
  • 9 January 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order stating that, for the third time, he had not been allocated speaking time and that the matter was being referred to a committee. He also objected to not being included as a Party Leader in the Parliamentary Business Committee, noting requests for greater Opposition representation, and asked the Speaker to allow him to speak rather than leaving the matter to the Leader of the Opposition. Oral Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 January 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a question of parliamentary privilege, stating that he had not been allocated speaking time despite representing a minority community from Jaffna. He requested an urgent response on the Speaker’s proposed committee to address the issue, saying his ability to speak in the Assembly was being affected. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 January 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna rose briefly to raise a point of Order. No substantive issue or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 January 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern about being denied speaking time as a representative of a minority community. He argued that without an opportunity to speak in Parliament, he could not convey the concerns of Tamil voters seeking justice, and questioned how cooperation with the Opposition could proceed under such circumstances. Oral Question: Death of Pigs Due to Epidemic Disease and Procedural Matters (Q.187/2024) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 January 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a question of parliamentary privilege, stating that he had written to the Speaker on 18 December about not being allocated speaking time and had not received a response by 7 January. He said that despite the Speaker writing to the Leader of the Opposition, he still had not been given time to speak, and requested an answer on the matter. Oral Question: Death of Pigs Due to Epidemic Disease and Procedural Matters (Q.187/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 January 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a Point of Order. No substantive argument or proposal was recorded in the provided extract. Oral Question: Death of Pigs Due to Epidemic Disease and Procedural Matters (Q.187/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order alleging that he had been prevented from entering the Leader of the Opposition’s office when seeking speaking time and said he could table a recording related to the matter. He objected to sitting with the Opposition group, describing the situation as unfair, and requested that he be given a separate chair in the middle of the Chamber. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Requested that a copy of the tabled document be provided and that it be verified with the relevant university. He cautioned that such documents could be altered and noted claims questioning whether the person concerned had studied there. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary No substantive speech content is provided beyond the salutation to the Presiding Member, so there are no arguments, proposals, questions, or policy references to summarize. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order concerning a vihara built in Jaffna, emphasizing that most Tamils in the area are willing to accept all religions and that his own religion teaches equality among religions. His remarks appeared to address religious coexistence in the context of the vihara issue. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Religion & CultureEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Raising a Point of Order, Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna requested that the Leader of the Opposition table the documents he had presented in Parliament the previous day. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna states that he submitted the relevant item by 9:30 a.m. the previous day. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he and others entered Parliament with the aim of exposing corruption and said he would submit evidence of wrongdoing. Part of his remarks was ordered to be expunged. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he had been assaulted while in the Opposition Leader’s office and objected that he was unable to speak in Parliament. He said that if he was not allowed to speak, he should be told not to attend. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna requested the Speaker’s permission to briefly conclude his remarks, noting that he is a party leader. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna alleged irregularities and political influence in the appointment of Dr. Sathyamoorthy to an administrative post at the hospital, claiming it blocked opportunities for others. He requested that the complaints he was tabling be accepted, that politically influenced appointees be removed, and that an impartial inquiry be conducted, including into matters raised at DCC meetings. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns about 170 volunteer health assistants at Jaffna Teaching Hospital who, he said, had worked for three years without proper contracts or promised pay and were later prevented from returning to work despite assurances from the Health Minister. He alleged mistreatment by the hospital administrator and police when he intervened as the elected MP for Jaffna, claiming this violated his parliamentary privileges and formed part of wider corruption and abuse in the Northern and Eastern health sectors. He tabled letters from the affected workers and urged justice for them. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Corruption & Governance ReformHealthcareJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna referred to a past change to the GCE (A/L) district quota in 2006, alleging it prevented his immediate entry to medical college despite his rank and led to two years of litigation before he entered in 2008. He criticized members of the Rajapaksa family for questioning others’ titles while, in his account, their actions caused him to spend 10 years completing medical studies. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Corruption & Governance ReformEducation Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order during the proceedings. No substantive issue or proposal was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order concerning unutilized funds allocated to the Northern and Eastern Provinces, stating that such funds had been returned by responsible officers and that this had led to blame being placed on the Ministry of Health. He requested the Minister to take action and review past allocations, including how much funding had gone unused. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →