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
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107 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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Speech history
574 speeches- 3 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna supported the Adjournment Motion on protecting the Muthurajawela wetland but argued that wetlands and forests in the Northern Province, including in Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Poonakari, Parantan and Paruthithurai, also require protection. He alleged that Mahaweli-related projects, land acquisitions, Forest Department boundary demarcations, and settlements in areas such as Manal Aru/Weli Oya have adversely affected Tamil and Muslim communities and their traditional lands. He called for attention to these issues alongside Muthurajawela and also referred to a bribery complaint concerning fuel expenditure by the Speaker. Adjournment Debate: Muthurajawela Wetland Corruption & Governance ReformEnvironmentEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 23 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order citing Standing Orders 92(2), 23(1) and (2), and the Members’ Code of Ethics. He referred to provisions prohibiting Members from voting on or participating in matters before Parliament or its Committees where they have a personal, financial, or pecuniary interest beyond that shared with the public. Debate: Universities (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 January 2026 AI summary Under Standing Order 92(2)(a), the Member raised a Point of Order alleging that the Minister of Health had misled Parliament. He stated that, after assuring in response to a question under Standing Order 27(2) that the Medical Officer at Akkaraipattu Base Hospital would not be transferred, the Minister later proceeded with the transfer. Debate: Universities (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna questioned the Health Minister regarding the death of a child, noting the admission time, recorded administration of four vials of adrenaline, and a pending inquiry scheduled for 29 January. He raised concern that the post-mortem report stated the cause of death was “under investigation” after the body had been released and buried, argued this was improper, and requested appropriate action while indicating the matter would be taken to court. Ministerial Statement: Death of Kuganeshan Dinoja from Silawatta, Mullaitivu HealthcareJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 21 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Standing Order 27(2) question to the Minister of Health on alleged administrative irregularities and trade union action affecting Akkaraipattu, Tellippalai and Jaffna hospitals. He sought details on the legality of the Akkaraipattu Medical Superintendent’s appointment, complaints and inquiries, and the GMOA’s strike demands, and asked whether ministerial action had been taken. He also questioned disciplinary proceedings and alleged financial irregularities at Tellippalai Base Hospital, including a claimed Rs. 38 million diversion through a private bank account linked to the oncology unit. He further asked about the failure of CT scanners at Jaffna Teaching Hospital and whether patients were being referred to a private hospital at public expense. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance ReformHealthcare Read →
- 21 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order objecting that Tamil minority Members allocated eight minutes are often left with only two or three minutes when called late in proceedings. He asked the Chair to address the loss of speaking time and cited Hon. Risvy Sally’s previous handling of sittings as an example of allowing both sides to speak properly. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna criticized the President’s visit to the North, arguing that Tamil communities sought justice rather than symbolic gestures, and demanded land releases around Palaly, action against Indian trawlers, housing for displaced persons, and attention to missing or detained persons. He raised concerns about alleged unequal law enforcement involving an NPP Member and highlighted disruptions in Eastern Province hospitals over fingerprint attendance requirements for doctors. He also alleged serious service failures and corruption at Jaffna Teaching Hospital, including non-functioning CT scanners, and said he would raise the matter at the Sectoral Oversight Committee. He urged the Government to address unresolved political issues, including implementation of the 13th Amendment and equality for Tamils within a united Sri Lanka. Debate - Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme HealthcareEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna criticized another Member for using abusive language while professing support for the Prime Minister and for suggesting that Parliament is unnecessary. He rejected a personal remark about his purpose in Parliament and concluded briefly. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns about flood-affected Muslim families in Puttalam, citing 319 families in Puludivayal, Virudodai, under the Mundal Divisional Secretariat who he said had not received even the Rs. 25,000 cleaning grant despite continuing inundation and significant losses. He questioned disparities in relief payments compared with other areas and alleged partisan distribution of assistance by some local representatives. He also objected to Colombo garbage being dumped at Aruvakkadu and defended his position as speaking for justice across communities, while referring to unresolved issues including land release in Vali North, the Thaiyiddy temple matter, and an indoor stadium controversy. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Public FinanceEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionLaw & Order Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna responded to a reference made to him by Deputy Minister Kaushalya Ariyarathna, asserting that he represents the North while claiming broader electoral appeal. He reiterated that his earlier point of order concerned the lack of quorum in the Chamber, stating that fewer than the required 20 Members were present. He rejected personal or unparliamentary conduct and said he speaks on behalf of Tamils, Sinhalese, and Muslims. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive issue, question, or proposal is included in the provided excerpt. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary Invoking Standing Order 11, Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order requesting a quorum count, questioning whether at least 20 Members were present. He contrasted the daily cost of running Parliament with the lack of disaster relief payments, specifically referring to the non-payment of Rs. 25,000 to affected people. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural point regarding Standing Orders 92(1)(e) and 92(2)(b), arguing that a Member making a point of order may interrupt without needing the speaking Member to give way, except during a Division. He emphasized that points of order are limited to one minute and must not address the substantive question under consideration, and urged the Chair to apply this distinction correctly. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order. No substantive issue or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Standing Order 27(2) question to the Minister of Health regarding the death of 12-year-old Kuganeshan Dinoja at Mancholai hospital after a reported food allergy. He requested detailed information on admission and treatment timelines, staffing and specialist availability, the role and whereabouts of the Medical Superintendent, consent and communication with the parents, police reporting, post-mortem findings, and whether legal or disciplinary inquiries had begun. He also asked whether any fault had been identified, whether the treating doctor had been interdicted, and sought a response to public allegations that the hospital administration was protecting the doctor. Questions by Private Notice under Standing Order 27(2) HealthcareJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 8 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna supported the Motion and highlighted malnutrition, educational gaps, and safety risks affecting hill-country children, drawing on his experience as a doctor and teacher. He urged stronger state oversight of orphaned and war-affected children, particularly in the Northern Province, including surveys of private childcare homes and faster child protection interventions. He also called for an investigation into the reported death of a 12-year-old girl at Mancholai Hospital after alleged improper medical treatment, and requested that any childcare programme explicitly include low-income and war-affected districts in the North. Adjournment Motion: Child Safety in Urban Housing Complexes Justice & Human RightsWomen & ChildrenHealthcare Read →
- 8 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna cited Standing Order 118(2) to argue that complaints concerning breaches of the Code of Conduct or parliamentary privileges must be examined by the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He maintained that the Speaker should not decide whether a matter constitutes a privilege issue and requested that the Secretariat be informed of this procedural position. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Oral Questions to Ministers (Q.117/2024-(2) through Q.1715/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order on the application of the parliamentary Code of Conduct and the role of the Ethics and Privileges Committee in addressing misconduct by Members. He then presented a privilege question alleging that Hon. Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam used obscene and abusive language against him at the Jaffna District Coordinating Committee meeting on 26 December during a discussion on provincial hospitals. He requested that the matter be referred to the Ethics and Privileges Committee, that the Member be removed from that Committee pending inquiry, and that his parliamentary seat not be placed next to him. He also asked the Speaker to respond to a previously raised matter concerning “Sudatta.” Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 7 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 118(3), noting that complaints to the Ethics and Privileges Committee should be forwarded to the Speaker with recommendations within two weeks. He said a matter he referred regarding Sudatta a year earlier had not progressed, alleging that even a statement had not been recorded, and asked for an explanation given claims that Sudatta was abroad while appearing publicly with political leaders under police protection. Points of Order and Privilege Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →