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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
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary Raised a point under Standing Order 91(h), asking for clarification on whether criticism of a proposal and the tabling of material about the promotion of certain tourism content could be treated as reference to personal affairs. He maintained that the remarks concerned Government policy and the propriety of a proposal, not imputations of improper motives or personal matters involving another Member. Debate: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and Fishermen's Pension Regulations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order alleging a procedural breach under Standing Orders 29(1) and 29(2) regarding matters of privilege. He stated that he had submitted a privilege matter to the Speaker at 8.30 a.m. and received consent to raise it, but it was not included in the day’s schedule, questioning whether the rules were being applied differently to Government and Opposition members. Oral Question: CEB Transformer and Chartered Engineer Requirements for Electricity Supply (Q. relating to W.H.M. Dharmasena) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 December 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns over alleged improper relief distribution in Verugal, Trincomalee, including arrests and remand of residents who questioned non-receipt of assistance. He criticised unfulfilled government promises on compensation and relief, opposed providing vehicles to MPs amid public hardship, and urged Ministers to engage directly with affected communities. He also called for proper investigation of Dr. Bellana’s complaint regarding alleged procurement irregularities at the National Hospital, questioned reported deaths linked to ondansetron, and referred to administrative issues at the NMRA. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 19 December 2025 AI summary The Member questioned whether Government Members are permitted to take parliamentary time in that manner, raising a procedural point about the allocation or use of speaking time during the debate. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 December 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 92(2)(b). He requested clarification on which Standing Order permits a Deputy Minister to respond in Parliament. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 December 2025 AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna urged authorities to identify assets and liabilities rather than seek funds from Sri Lankans working abroad under claims of rebuilding the country. He said that, if necessary, he would raise funds from the diaspora specifically for the North and East. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Public FinanceForeign Affairs Read →
  • 5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna criticized the Government’s Budget priorities and urged that allocations be cut and redirected to war heroes, rescue personnel, and affected households, proposing Rs. 1 million per household through proper administrative channels. He referred to a Sinhala war hero and Colonel Buddhika’s team who assisted him, asked the Health Minister to look into action taken against staff at Kuliyapitiya Hospital after a rescue-related incident, and criticized politicians for not visiting the family of a pilot who died in Kuliyapitiya. He also said he was willing to forgo a vehicle allowance or cab facility and would seek diaspora funds to support people in the North, East, and elsewhere if needed. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionPublic FinanceHealthcare Read →
  • 5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna criticized the Government’s disaster response and treatment of security forces, referring to flooding after water was released from the Kotmale Dam and alleging that MPs avoided hardship while military personnel lacked basic facilities. He praised specific military officers and personnel who assisted him during the emergency and objected to them being inadequately recognized. He also questioned the allocation of Rs. 360 million to Jaffna, alleging it was distributed to government party supporters, and urged that such funds be directed instead to estate workers. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Security & DefenceCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
  • 5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna made a brief remark objecting to the removal of a reference to a dog, stating that it remained a dog and telling others they should be ashamed if they chose to remove it. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Law & Order Read →
  • 5 December 2025 AI summary Asked whether there was any objection to him speaking in Sinhala. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 December 2025 AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna made a brief remark indicating his level of familiarity with the Sinhala language. No substantive policy issue, legislative proposal, question, or demand was raised in the statement. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna stated that he would speak using the words he knows and indicated that any unsuitable words could be removed from the Hansard record. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 December 2025 AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna criticized the Government’s flood relief response in the Northern Province, arguing that the uniform Rs. 25,000 assistance was inequitable for victims with differing levels of loss, including those whose homes were destroyed. He recounted being rescued during the floods by Navy personnel and praised the armed forces, while warning against downsizing them and alleging inadequate safety equipment such as life jackets for rescue teams. He also objected to expenditure on new parliamentary vehicles and urged that such funds be redirected as larger payments to families who lost homes. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Cost of LivingPublic FinanceSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 26 November 2025 AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 92(2), asking why an urgent Question of Privilege he submitted under Standing Order 29(1) regarding an alleged threat against him had not been approved. He also requested an explanation for the delay and then conveyed birthday wishes to Veluppillai Prabhakaran. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna raised several alleged corruption issues in Northern health institutions, including hospital accounts and procurement irregularities, and asked the Minister to act on documents previously submitted. He urged attention to shortages in staff, beds, infrastructure and equipment, particularly in Northern and Eastern hospitals, and called for national digital health replication, clearer planning for hospital upgrades, and action on eye health, indigenous medicine graduates and homoeopathy regulation. He also recounted the unresolved disappearance of his father after wartime medical transfer in 2009 and sought truth regarding his fate, while asking that his own service-related disciplinary issues not be politicised. He further questioned whether anti-corruption action under “Clean Sri Lanka” had addressed Northern cases and raised concerns about doctors’ vehicle permits and retention. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Corruption & Governance ReformHealthcare Read →
  • 21 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna criticised the Budget for, in his view, providing no meaningful allocation for the Northern Province, despite earlier announcements of Rs. 5,000 million for Northern development and allocations for roads in Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu that he said remained largely unspent. He urged Ministers to visit the North, address roads, hospitals, markets, passport services and other basic needs, and ensure that new allocations, including Rs. 150 million for grounds, are actually utilised. He also said he speaks for Muslim communities in Puttalam and estate communities because their concerns are not being adequately represented, and referred to threats made against him and to past Tamil administration structures while arguing for development support for the North and East. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionPublic FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna marked the Karthigai period by calling for remembrance of national martyrs, heroes, and figures of sacrifice. He urged members to hold them in their hearts while he addressed Parliament. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Religion & Culture Read →
  • 21 November 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly addressed the Deputy Chairperson in Tamil and extended an invitation to join “Independent Group 17.” No policy issue, legislative matter, or specific parliamentary demand was raised. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order under Standing Order No. 91(1), objecting to references he said had been made to his personal affairs and alleged meetings abroad. He argued that such remarks cast aspersions and should not be raised in Parliament, and requested an opportunity to respond immediately or said he would write to the Speaker and respond the next morning. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 November 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna briefly thanked the Chair. No substantive policy position, proposal, question, or demand was made. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Parliamentary Procedure Read →