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

11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the provided excerpt. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that the matter would be discussed with the Speaker and that clarification would be sought. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake asks for clarification on which Standing Orders are relevant to the matter under discussion. The intervention appears to seek procedural guidance before proceeding. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake questioned the procedural basis for raising the Privilege Question, asking whether a personal parliamentary privilege had in fact been breached. He sought clarification from the Chair on the grounds under which such a privilege issue could properly be raised. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt provided. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake referred to the earlier position that Standing Order 27(2) should be used for matters of national importance and noted that, following amendments, his questions had been referred to Ministries. He emphasized that Members remain committed to raising important questions collectively and said those questions should receive answers. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised a procedural concern under Standing Order 27(2), noting that time was being allocated to answer MPs’ Questions. He observed that only about 15 Questions had been answered so far, implying concern about the pace or extent of responses. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake rose on a point of Order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the excerpt provided. Ministerial Statements and Privilege Question Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake questioned the Government’s handling of the paddy and rice market, arguing that the minimum guaranteed price had not been fully implemented and that farmers were exposed to private traders while consumers continued to face high rice prices. Citing a reported 2025 Maha harvest of about 2.6 million metric tons, he asked why imports were being considered, why storage facilities and price regulation were not being used effectively, and why fertilizer shortages and high cultivation costs remained unresolved. He demanded details on rice imports, duties and future import plans, and asked what immediate measures would protect farmers, reduce consumer prices and safeguard food security. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Public FinanceCost of LivingAgriculture Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought clarification from the Chair on whether another member’s question would be heard first or whether he should proceed with presenting his own question. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that the measure was intended to provide a minimum guaranteed price while ensuring rice remained affordable for consumers. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Cost of LivingAgriculture Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought clarification on whether he was being called to speak. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake, raising a question under Standing Order 27(2), stated that national well-being depends on both farmers and consumers. He referred to the Government’s undertaking to ensure fairness for farmers, including through a minimum price, framing the issue as a matter of balancing producer and consumer interests. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Ministerial Statements AgricultureCost of Living Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly addressed the Speaker, indicating that he was proceeding to ask a question. No substantive issue, proposal, or policy matter was stated in the excerpt. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly challenged an accusation that he was derailing parliamentary proceedings. He asked for clarification on how his conduct was obstructing the House. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that if a question is asked but the response cannot be properly heard, responsibility for ensuring audibility and proper proceedings rests with the Chair or those managing the session. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake began to preface a question but did not state its substance in the provided excerpt. No policy issue, proposal, or demand is identifiable from the available text. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake requested that the House be made quiet before he proceeded to ask his question. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that he was present to ask a question. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake began to pose a question to the Speaker, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive details on the subject matter, proposal, or issue being raised. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →