Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P.

New Democratic Front (NDF)· National List

Profession: Chartered Accountant

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Speeches 694 #4 of 225·#1 in party

Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)

Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 359 speeches

Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate

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694 speeches

20 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake indicated that his intervention was related to the ongoing matter and sought to raise a question. No substantive details of the question or issue were provided in the excerpt. Personal Explanation - Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah and Procedural Interruptions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
20 January 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised an issue concerning education, referring to comments or involvement by Hon. Bimal Rathnayake and Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa. The available excerpt is too limited to identify the specific argument, proposal, or request made. Personal Explanation - Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah and Procedural Interruptions Education Read →
20 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the recorded remarks. Personal Explanation - Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah and Procedural Interruptions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
20 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a Standing Order 27(2) question on tourism earnings, noting that 2025 arrivals exceeded 2.36 million while per-tourist spending fell and foreign exchange inflows to the banking system appeared weak. He asked the Government to explain the decline in per capita spend, quantify tourism foreign exchange converted through licensed banks, reconcile this with SLTDA earnings figures, and address alleged leakage through offshore booking platforms, overseas card settlements, and unregistered accommodation providers. He further questioned weak enforcement of registration, banking-channel settlement and foreign exchange repatriation requirements, and asked when a tourism policy linked to earnings, reserve accumulation and tax compliance would be presented to Parliament. Question under Standing Order 27(2): Tourism Performance and Deferral of Ravi Karunanayake Question Foreign AffairsPublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
20 January 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake acknowledged the Speaker’s decision to allow an important question and expressed appreciation for the opportunity. He urged that similar opportunities be afforded to the Opposition to raise matters of national importance. Procedural - No-Confidence Motion Discussion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
20 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy matter was presented in the recorded speech. Procedural - No-Confidence Motion Discussion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake requested a Government update on reports of an earthquake in Ududumbara the previous evening and the closure of schools in Badulla following a Meteorology Department warning. He asked for information on the risk of a cyclone affecting Batticaloa, Ampara, Badulla and Polonnaruwa, and whether the Government is prepared in light of events on 28 November. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Security & Defence Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake indicated that he was raising a matter of national importance that had arisen. No further details or specific proposal were provided in the excerpt. Debate: Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Regulation Amendment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly raised a matter described as being of national importance. No specific issue, proposal, or request is included 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. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of Order. No further argument, proposal, or substantive issue was stated 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. Ravi Karunanayake questioned the adequacy of current foreign reserves in light of rising borrowings, increased imports, rupee depreciation, and the need to resume substantial external debt repayments from 2028. He asked what specific measures would be taken to attract investment and develop exports, arguing that weak export and investment growth could undermine Sri Lanka’s future debt repayment capacity. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Public Finance Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly stated that the Deputy Minister had already said so and should therefore be informed. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake questioned the use of a fund that he said had increased from Rs. 4 trillion to Rs. 6 trillion. He sought clarification on how the expanded funds are being utilized. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Public Finance Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake said the public is unaware of the constraints faced by Members of Parliament and may believe they are not fulfilling their duties fully. He requested that the true situation be clarified so members can better understand and communicate it. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought a direct and comprehensive response to his three-part question on the Employees’ Provident Fund, saying a requested clear date had not been provided. He highlighted alleged contradictions between the President’s advisory committee position, an earlier statement by a Deputy Minister, and the IMF administrative agreement, and said 5 million EPF members were concerned about the future of the Fund. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake objected that the requested information was not available on the website as claimed. He stated that his specific question had not been answered and was being evaded. Answers to Questions under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake stated that he was providing the answer, but the excerpt contains no substantive details of the response, question, or issue under discussion. Questions by Private Notice under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought an urgent explanation from the Prime Minister regarding UK unilateral travel bans and asset freezes on Sri Lankan nationals, including former senior military officers, imposed outside UN or bilateral legal processes. He asked for details on the Government’s ministerial committee, any Cabinet decisions, diplomatic or legal responses, representations made to the UK, and safeguards against extra-territorial measures without due process. He also called for a clear foreign policy position on unilateral sanctions and for reaffirmation of support for Sri Lanka’s armed forces and Police. Questions by Private Notice under Standing Order 27(2) Foreign AffairsJustice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake sought clarification on whether the question could be answered within a week. Following this, the question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Mahapola Scholarship Trust Fund (Q.6/472/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake objected to repeated delays in taking up parliamentary Questions, stating that the practice had become habitual. He warned that, at the current pace, Members would only be able to ask each Question once every four or five years. Oral Question: Mahapola Scholarship Trust Fund (Q.6/472/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →