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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
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the provided excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake raised concerns that exports appear to be declining, noting that a large share of exports to Europe relies on Middle East air freight carriers and that charges have doubled. He asked how the Government intends to support exporters’ competitiveness amid higher cargo costs and ongoing GSP-related issues, particularly for time-sensitive fish exports that risk being lost if not shipped promptly. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Foreign AffairsCost of Living Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake asked supplementary questions on the impact of removing para-tariffs on canned fish imports and rising diesel-related costs for the fisheries sector. He said eight local canned fish producers revived from 2015 are now at risk of closure because imports have become more profitable, while can prices have risen from Rs. 155 to about Rs. 500. He asked the Deputy Minister what measures would protect fishers, consumers, and local producers, ensure fair competition, and sustain livelihoods. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Cost of LivingAgricultureEmployment Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake asked the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources to provide detailed data on fish imports from 2021 to date, including type, quantity, value, country of origin, and whether imports were for local consumption or re-export. He further requested annual information on duty revenue, value addition and foreign exchange earnings from re-exports, imports and domestic production of dried fish, sprats, Maldives fish, and canned fish. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Agriculture Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake briefly indicated that he would raise the matter at a later stage in the proceedings. Committee Reports and Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake rose to a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the recorded statement. Committee Reports and Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 March 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake said the extension of emergency regulations introduced after Cyclone Ditwah should be the final one, arguing that promised compensation for affected households, students, and small and medium businesses had not yet been fully paid. Citing media reports and a UNDP survey, he said many displaced families remained in hardship and urged the Government to expedite relief payments. He linked disaster recovery to broader economic concerns, calling for reconstruction through grants and foreign direct investment rather than debt, stronger foreign exchange earnings from tourism, tea and investment, and measures to protect the rupee. He urged the Government to use regional instability in the Middle East as an opportunity to attract capital to Sri Lanka, including through Port City and energy-related investment. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Public FinanceForeign AffairsCost of Living Read →
  • 4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake sought a Government statement under Standing Order 27(2) on repeated deviations from the inflation target under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, citing Central Bank reports showing inflation below the 3 per cent lower bound for five reporting cycles. He asked the Finance Minister to explain why inflation remains below target despite monetary easing, whether this reflects weak demand, and whether inflation forecasts, modelling assumptions, the 5 per cent target, and the current policy rate should be reconsidered. He also raised concerns about the Central Bank’s independence, data quality and outdated CPI weights, the division of responsibility between the Governing Board and Monetary Policy Board, and the exclusion of the Treasury Secretary from monetary policy decisions. He further questioned the legal basis for a debt standstill without parliamentary approval and asked who declared the country bankrupt if Parliament did not. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Central Bank Inflation Target Deviation Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
  • 4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake noted that certain individuals or groups often do not return, though the brief statement provides no further context on who was being referred to or the issue under discussion. Oral Question: Government Printing Department Vacancies and Qualifications Employment Read →
  • 4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake argued that Sri Lanka’s pool of specialized expertise is diminishing and called for stronger emphasis on technical competence in public life. He referred to his earlier proposal that minimum qualifications should be required even for politicians, and urged reforms to prioritize merit and experience in national decision-making. Oral Question: Government Printing Department Vacancies and Qualifications EducationCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake pressed for a clearer response to his question and urged immediate action to prevent larger problems arising. He emphasized the need to set out a forward-looking course rather than focusing on past issues. Oral Question: Government Printing Department Vacancies and Qualifications Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised concern about vacancies and qualification gaps across the public service, citing the Government Press, Health sector, and Auditor-General’s Department. He asked whether this indicated systemic erosion and called for urgent modernization, seeking a clear response from the Prime Minister. Oral Question: Government Printing Department Vacancies and Qualifications Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceEmployment Read →
  • 4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake asked the Prime Minister, under Standing Order 38(1), about the prolonged absence of a permanent Government Printer at the Government Printing Department. He questioned whether continued acting appointments comply with service procedures and raised concerns about risks to quality, confidentiality, security printing, and operational continuity. He sought details on any assessments or independent audits of these risks and asked what urgent steps the Government will take to restore technical capacity and appoint a qualified permanent Government Printer. Oral Question: Government Printing Department Vacancies and Qualifications Parliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake argued that Sri Lanka’s heavy reliance on imports makes the economy highly vulnerable to rupee depreciation and interest rate increases, citing substantial cost impacts from both. He urged the country not to rely solely on IMF guidance but to undertake its own economic reassessment, improve competitiveness, and attract investment. He also cautioned against escalation of conflict, calling for prudent leadership and policies that improve living standards for Sri Lankans. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 Security & DefencePublic FinanceCost of Living Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake argued that Sri Lanka should leverage its proximity to India and pursue deeper economic integration to accelerate growth beyond current 3-4% levels. He criticised reliance on high interest rates to control inflation, saying it contracts the economy, and called for support to SMEs, youth entrepreneurship, and women’s participation in the domestic workforce instead of labour migration. He urged the Government to attract foreign capital through capital accounts, strengthen the balance of payments, support the rupee, and reduce the cost of living. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 Public FinanceEmploymentWomen & Children Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary Asked whether he had already spoken for 12 minutes and should conclude his remarks. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake supported amendments to the Exchange Control framework but argued that higher nominal outward investment limits are insufficient without genuine liberalisation, given the erosion of purchasing power since the economic crisis. He urged faster regularisation of outward investment accounts, stronger Central Bank action on durable reserves, exchange-rate stability, growth and employment, and greater investment in renewable energy while scrutinising procurement costs. He called for government and opposition cooperation amid global geopolitical risks, particularly potential disruptions to oil, LNG and LPG supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and the Middle East. He also said Sri Lanka should use the situation to attract foreign direct investment through the BOI and Port City with clearer marketing, tax incentives and investor-friendly policies, while planning for fuel and gas supply continuity. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 EnvironmentPublic FinanceForeign Affairs Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary The Member states that the matter being referred to would fall outside the purview of Parliament. Oral Question by Private Notice: Reactivation of Deregistered Islamic Charitable Organizations (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake stated that the matter was being raised on behalf of the public. No further substantive details, proposals, or demands were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question by Private Notice: Reactivation of Deregistered Islamic Charitable Organizations (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary Ravi Karunanayake stated that the matter could only be raised in Parliament, indicating that the parliamentary forum was necessary for addressing the issue. Oral Question by Private Notice: Reactivation of Deregistered Islamic Charitable Organizations (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →