Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P.
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament
Profession: ---
Speeches 691 #5 of 225·#2 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 333 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate
Activity by sitting
126 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
Topic focus
AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
691 speeches- 25 November 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that he raised the matter under the relevant Standing Orders and objected to interruptions. He referred to letters from the Public Security Committee concerning Ms. Roshani and Thesanya Jayawardena, noting that they had been tabled and placed in the Library. Procedural: Privilege Matter and Standing Orders Discussion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 25 November 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a question of privilege, stating that he had been accused of making false statements and should not be silenced. He clarified that his earlier point was that obtaining a police clearance required a recommendation from the relevant Public Security or Civil Security Committee. Procedural: Privilege Matter and Standing Orders Discussion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 25 November 2025 AI summary The Leader of the Opposition raised a matter of privilege under Standing Order 91(c), objecting to allegations made in the House that he had uttered falsehoods. He denied the allegation and tabled two letters dated 21 and 30 August 2025 sent to the Officer-in-Charge of the Boralasgamuwa Police Station by the Public Security Committee of GN Division 280B, Badabadda, as evidence for his clarification. Procedural: Privilege Matter and Standing Orders Discussion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 November 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa challenged the handling of microphones in the chamber, requesting that the Secretary-General provide a report on when microphones were switched on or off for Government and Opposition speakers to assess any pattern. He also defended his earlier references to incidents in Hakmana and Kamburupitiya, stating that they were evidence-based and that he had not misled Parliament. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 November 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected that his microphone had been switched off before he could respond, suggesting external intervention and questioning whether further approval was needed to allow him to speak. He stated that the facts he had presented regarding Kamburupitiya and Hakmana Police were accurate. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa objected that his microphone had been switched off during his allotted speaking time. He requested that the microphone be restored so he could continue. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa stated that reports from Hakmana and Kamburupitiya Police Stations requiring Civil Defence Committee approval for Police Clearance Certificates are accurate. He indicated he would table the relevant information formally if necessary. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Law & Order Read →
- 24 November 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested permission from the Presiding Member to respond during the proceedings. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was recorded in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 November 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised three issues: regularising about 2,000 long-serving contract manpower employees of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board under the Budget proposal covering 9,800 employees; restoring pension, allowance and arrears entitlements for disabled war veterans, widows, parents and families of deceased or missing personnel, with a statutory framework to guarantee such benefits; and addressing concerns that Civil Defence Committee approval is being required for Police Clearance Certificates. He also objected to journalists being summoned to the CID over reporting on that issue, urged protection of media freedom, and questioned the delay in repealing the Online Safety Act. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Law & OrderJustice & Human RightsEmployment Read →
- 21 November 2025 AI summary The Leader of the Opposition questioned the Government’s treatment of MSMEs, citing large-scale closures and urging expedited loan restructuring, improved ease of doing business, a clear export strategy, and dialogue with MSME representatives. He argued that Aswesuma alone cannot eradicate poverty and called for a comprehensive poverty strategy based on production, savings, investment, consumption, and exports, while also proposing support for traditional industry villages to access global markets. He raised an alleged foreign employment fraud involving a licensed agency in Maharagama and requested action by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment and relevant ministers to support victims. He also questioned whether projected growth, remittances, exports, and FDI would be sufficient when debt servicing resumes in 2028, and asked the Government to explain the macro-linked bond feature in the IMF agreement. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Public FinanceEmploymentJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 21 November 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned the Government’s support for farmers, arguing that assured prices have not been provided for crops including onions, potatoes, pumpkin and paddy despite references to cold storage and Economic Centres. He said fertilizer subsidy payments were delayed in the previous season and, with the Maha season underway, asked how the Government would ensure timely fertilizer support within the production cycle. He urged the Government to implement a more effective guaranteed price mechanism and provide a clear response to farmers. Oral Question: Vavuniya Dedicated Economic Centre (Question No. 1) AgricultureCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa said he supports renewable energy producers, including solar entrepreneurs, and argued that expanding renewables is necessary to reduce electricity tariffs for consumers. He criticized reductions in payments to solar producers from Rs. 37 to Rs. 27 and then Rs. 19, claiming these cuts harm entrepreneurs, and urged verification of contract details through official files. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate EnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa accused the Government of undermining renewable energy entrepreneurs, particularly in solar power, despite pledging to promote renewables, and alleged that it was serving fuel and electricity interests. He criticised the Government for continuing with the previous debt restructuring and IMF approach, arguing that macro-linked bonds could increase the debt burden as GDP grows and that domestic debt restructuring unfairly affected EPF and ETF holders while protecting banks and primary dealers. He called on the Government to strengthen renewables, reduce electricity tariffs by 33 per cent, and provide fuel at landed cost as previously promised. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Public FinanceEnvironmentCost of Living Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa questioned the Government’s failure to implement election pledges to reduce electricity tariffs by 33 per cent and sell fuel closer to landed cost by removing taxes and commissions. He criticised the proposed Sahasdanavi combined cycle project, alleging that its Cabinet Paper used inaccurate assumptions on diesel prices and exchange rates, contrary to Public Utilities Commission observations, and warned of an estimated Rs. 7.3 billion cost to consumers. He also argued that renewable energy commitments, including solar expansion, were being undermined by reduced solar tariffs and inadequate support for existing solar investors. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate InfrastructurePublic FinanceEnvironment Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa briefly indicated that the relevant officers could be directed to involve the Hakmana Police. The statement appears to be an interjection or procedural remark rather than a substantive policy argument. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Law & Order Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa indicates that he does not have information or records for the stated date, 20 November 2025. No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, proposal, or demand is raised in the provided text. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa stated that the documents he had presented were the named village committee reports. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa warned about the risk of snake bites within the Parliament premises, noting its location in an environmentally sensitive zone. He asked whether anti-venom is available and urged relevant officials to look into preparedness and safety precautions for Members and staff. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Environment Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa briefly urged the House to take the matter seriously and listen, emphasizing that his intervention was not a joke. No specific policy proposal, question, or legislative issue was raised in the provided extract. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa noted that Parliament is situated next to an environmentally sensitive area, implying concern about environmental protection in the parliamentary precinct. He appeared to be raising the need for attention to conservation or safeguards around the area, though the excerpt provides no further details of specific proposals or demands. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: 'Aruna' News Report (19.11.2025) and Related Procedural Matters Environment Read →