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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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574 speeches
  • 9 April 2026 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised concern over a 48-hour strike by the GMOA, following continuous strike action the previous week, and its impact on poor patients seeking medical treatment. He urged the Government to protect the public from such disruption and requested that the Minister of Health respond. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Law & OrderHealthcare Read →
  • 9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was recorded in the excerpt. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 April 2026 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna questioned why matters discussed at District Coordinating Committee meetings in Jaffna and Kilinochchi were not being allowed to be made public. He asked whether a Minister could restrict a Member of Parliament’s freedom to communicate such matters to the media. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns about media freedom and transparency at District Coordinating Committee meetings, arguing that discussions on local development and official matters should reach the public. He alleged that Minister Ramalingam Chandraseker switched off his microphone when he spoke about corruption in Kilinochchi, and also referred to a prior suspension of his parliamentary media access following a complaint by Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, which he said was found to be wrongful by the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Justice & Human RightsParliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, speaking under Standing Order 27(2), stated that after completing his question within the allotted time he wished to use the remaining time to clarify related matters. He emphasized that media freedom is an important issue in the country. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Law & Order Read →
  • 9 April 2026 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised questions under Standing Order 27(2) about the conduct of District and Divisional Coordinating Committee meetings in Jaffna and Kilinochchi, particularly their chairing by Minister Ramalingam Chandraseker and the participation of media. He alleged that corruption issues raised at these meetings in the Northern Province had not led to government action and questioned whether restrictions on opposition MPs’ speaking time and media access were legally justified. He asked whether elected MPs should chair such committees, whether decisions from the meetings had been implemented, and whether the Government would direct the release of full video records of the meetings. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 8 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order No. 141 regarding the Rs. 1,000 Entertainment Allowance shown on his salary sheet. He questioned why the allowance is set at that amount and asked whether it could be increased. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order under Standing Orders 92(2) and 118(3) concerning the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He alleged that false accusations had led to his suspension from speaking for eight days and stated that an inquiry report found the Speaker and Leader of the House at fault, asking who would take action and ensure accountability. The Deputy Speaker said the matter would be brought to the notice of the Speaker and the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary Under Standing Order 118(3), Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna questioned the delay in taking up an inquiry concerning “YouTube Sooda” before the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, alleging that the individual had insulted women. He contrasted this delay with the Speaker’s earlier decision to suspend live telecast of his own parliamentary statements for about eight days, referring to an Ethics and Privileges Committee report which he said found fault with the Speaker’s action. Procedural: Points of Order on Coal Audit Report Distribution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No further substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order on Coal Audit Report Distribution Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary Refers to the Human Rights Commission staying certain transfers. No further details, reasons, or requests are provided in the statement. Oral Question: School Safety - Abuse and Violence in Educational Institutions Justice & Human Rights Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns about poor educational performance and teacher shortages in Kilinochchi and other northern districts, noting that many teachers seek transfers to Jaffna. He referred to the Governor’s recent transfer of 190 teachers to Kilinochchi under “service exigency,” which was stayed by the Human Rights Commission, and said over 360 teachers had reportedly been transferred from Kilinochchi to Jaffna. He asked the Prime Minister to clarify the situation and address the impact on staffing in Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Mannar. Oral Question: School Safety - Abuse and Violence in Educational Institutions EducationJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of Order under Standing Order 92(2), requesting that the coal-related report be made available in Tamil as well as Sinhala and English. He argued that Tamil-speaking Members should have access to the report, which he described as concerning alleged corruption involving a Minister. Oral Question: Aswesuma Programme - Appeals and Objections Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 March 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order citing Standing Order No. 118(3), which requires the Ethics and Privileges Committee to submit a final report within two weeks of a complaint. He complained that an inquiry he filed a year earlier regarding alleged abusive language by YouTube host Sudaththa had repeatedly been postponed through cancelled meetings, and requested attention to the delay. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act Regulations Approval Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna supported the Adjournment Motion, arguing that Development Officers appointed since 2016 remain without clear job descriptions, service standards, promotion schemes, or pathways to permanency. He highlighted cases where DOs and indigenous medical graduates are assigned inappropriate teaching duties, while vacancies and delayed appointments persist in areas such as library services and local government. He called for formal legal frameworks, proper probation, increments, and promotion structures for Development Officers and indigenous medical graduates, noting that some issues could be addressed through revived Provincial Councils. Adjournment Debate: Status of Development Officers and Parliament Adjournment Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionEmployment Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna rejected claims that his concerns about fuel shortages were personal, stating that he was raising the difficulties faced by tourist vehicle operators, three-wheeler drivers, and farmers, particularly in the North, who cannot manage travel or agricultural work with limited monthly fuel allocations. He questioned how farmers could function with 40 litres a month and urged the Government to address the practical impact of fuel distribution. He also asked what action had been taken on six corruption complaints he had filed, including allegations involving Rs. 30 million at Tellippalai Hospital and Rs. 17 million at Chavakachcheri Hospital, and called for investigations rather than only parliamentary discussion. Continuation of Debate: CIABOC Remuneration and Service Conditions HealthcareCorruption & Governance ReformCost of Living Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order No. 91(h), arguing that imputations or derogatory labels against Members should not be permitted. He requested that the remarks referring to a Member as “Pacha Perera” be expunged from the record. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order under Standing Orders 29(1), (2) and 118(2)(a), highlighting difficulties caused by the weekly fuel QR quota. He said the 15-litre limit was insufficient for travel between Jaffna and Colombo for parliamentary sittings, requiring extended stays to renew the quota before returning. Bills Presented and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 March 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna criticized the President’s reported reference to Sri Lanka as “hundu” and questioned the effectiveness of government initiatives such as “Clean Sri Lanka” and “Rebuilding Sri Lanka,” while expressing concern about the use of emergency powers and CID action against online content creators. He alleged continuing irregularities and misconduct in hospitals and mortuaries, citing the case of a deceased 23-year-old woman from Hatton, delays in post-mortems, and unresolved inquiries relating to Akkaraipattu Base Hospital. He also raised concerns over coal-related controversies, the absence of protests under the current Government, the reported refuge sought by two Vadamarachchi fishermen in India, and requested an in-depth inquiry into a boat capsize near Palaithivu that caused three deaths. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Corruption & Governance ReformHealthcareJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 20 February 2026 AI summary Under Standing Orders 29(1) and 29(2), the Member raised an urgent matter concerning delays at the Peliyagoda Exit when entering Colombo, stating that he was held up for over 30 minutes and that this affected his parliamentary privileges by making him late. He noted that he had raised similar issues previously and requested that the relevant Ministry be informed to take corrective action. Clarifications and Supplementary Questions; Matters of Order and Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →