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

18 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the recorded text. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Parliamentary Procedure Read →
18 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna condemned reported remarks alleging that the LTTE leader and cadres were involved in drug trafficking, defending them as revered figures for many Tamils and criticizing Government members for using Northern votes while making such claims. He argued that Tamil militancy arose from discrimination, including past university admissions policies, and rejected accusations that Northern Tamil politicians are racist. He also raised grievances affecting Tamil-speaking communities in Puttalam and Trincomalee, including garbage dumping in Puttalam, and said he was prepared to apologize for the LTTE’s expulsion of Muslims from the North while continuing to speak for Tamil-speaking Muslims. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Law & OrderJustice & Human RightsEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
18 November 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna objected to interruptions and referred to fallen Sinhala soldiers as “war heroes,” noting that he and his family used that term. He cited his presence in Jaffna and his father’s connection to Jaffna as context while addressing issues related to the war and its casualties. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Security & Defence Read →
18 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna’s remarks were cut off almost immediately after he began speaking. He appeared to be introducing a point by invoking religious belief and referring to Sinhala children, but no substantive argument, proposal, or question was developed in the provided excerpt. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Religion & Culture Read →
18 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna sought leave to speak by raising a point of order under Standing Order 92(2), noting a discrepancy in the English copy where it appears as 91(0). Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Parliamentary Procedure Read →
18 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was stated in the provided extract. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Parliamentary Procedure Read →
17 November 2025 AI summary The Member raised a point of order to clarify remarks attributed to him by Hon. Kavinda Jayawardhana regarding LGBTQ issues, stating that his comments referred to a Ministry-issued letter rather than his own initiative. He questioned the promotion of LGBTQ tourism in the context of claims that Sri Lanka is a Buddhist country and condemned the reported assault on monks in Trincomalee. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Religion & CultureParliamentary Procedure Read →
17 November 2025 AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), Ramanathan Archchuna raised an urgent concern about the reported installation of a Buddha statue in a Tamil-inhabited area in Trincomalee. He objected to what he described as repeated false statements in Parliament on the issue and asked that the matter be noted. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary Procedure Read →
17 November 2025 AI summary Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue is included in the excerpt. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
17 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna objected to a procedural decision by the Deputy Chairperson, citing Standing Order 92(2)(a). He cautioned against granting such opportunities to the Government side, stating that it could reflect poorly on the Chair. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
17 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive issue, argument, or request is included in the recorded excerpt. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
17 November 2025 AI summary Under Standing Order 91(i), Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural concern about time allocation and the handling of Tamil-language points of order. He requested that the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Members presiding be instructed to use headsets so that Tamil interventions are heard and Members are not asked to sit down because of interpretation or audio issues. He cited a prior occasion when he attempted to respond in Tamil after being named by Hon. Pradeep but was not heard. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
15 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Ramanathan Archchuna said he voted against the Budget’s Second Reading because the Government had failed to fulfil pledges on releasing political prisoners and repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act. He raised grievances relating to the Northern Province, including unemployed graduates, fishermen’s difficulties, Provincial Council politics, halted excavations, and the non-release of civilian lands in Palaly despite airport expansion plans. He also criticised the proposed Rs. 200 wage increase for estate workers as inadequate in light of living costs, and said Hill Country workers had long been neglected by their representatives. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Justice & Human RightsEmploymentCost of Living Read →
15 November 2025 AI summary During a brief intervention in the month of Karthikai, Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna paid tribute to Tamil martyrs and those who died in the struggle associated with Tamil Eelam. He recited commemorative verses honouring their sacrifice, courage, and role in shaping Tamil identity and remembrance. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionReligion & Culture Read →
15 November 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna objected to a Deputy Minister making a clarification in the chamber and questioned the procedural basis for allowing it. He demanded that the relevant Standing Order permitting such a clarification be identified. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
15 November 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a procedural objection under Standing Order 92(2)(a), asking which Standing Order permitted the Deputy Minister to be given the floor. He stated that he did not oppose the Deputy Minister speaking, but requested equal opportunity for opposition members to respond. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
15 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna rose on a point of order. No substantive issue or argument was stated in the provided excerpt. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
15 November 2025 AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna requested the Speaker’s approval to raise a Privilege Motion under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act. He denied an allegation by Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar that he had used the term “semmary” in reference to Hon. Karunanathan Ilankumaran, arguing that the claim misrepresented his speech and constituted a breach of parliamentary privilege under Sections 22(1), 22(2), and Section 5 of Part A of the Schedule. Privilege Matter: Reference by Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar and Main Business Announcement Parliamentary Procedure Read →
14 November 2025 AI summary Raising a point of order, the Member criticized the Government over the cost of living, citing a loaf of bread priced at Rs. 160. He questioned the adequacy of relief measures such as providing bread and bananas and called instead for wage increases of Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 2,000. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Cost of LivingParliamentary Procedure Read →
14 November 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order objecting to repeated references linking him to certain containers, stating that he had already gone to court and the CID over the matter. He claimed the containers were released during Minister Bimal Ratnayake’s tenure and referred to documents received in Europe alleging weapons in “Container 323.” He requested the appointment of a committee to investigate the matter and said he was prepared to answer any authority, including Interpol. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →