Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P.
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament
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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- 23 September 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned the Deputy Minister on maize farmers’ complaints in Ampara, Monaragala and Anuradhapura that large imports had depressed prices below the announced guaranteed price of about Rs. 140 per kilogram. He said some farmers harvested early and sold green cobs because of the price fall, and compared the reported import volume with previous years, including the fall armyworm period. He asked whether the Government would implement a clear and sustainable plan for the next season to ensure farmers receive the promised price. Oral Question Q.7/2025: Maize Production and Pricing Agriculture Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary The Leader of the Opposition requested that the Speaker table the Cabinet Secretariat and Attorney-General’s reports that formed the basis for rejecting the no-confidence motion. He specifically asked for those two documents to be presented to Parliament. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary The Leader of the Opposition requested an additional fifteen seconds to speak, indicating a procedural intervention rather than making a substantive policy argument. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary The Leader of the Opposition requested a brief extension of time, asking to be allowed fifteen seconds to conclude his remarks. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, briefly sought permission to address the House. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the statement provided. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised concerns about the Easter Sunday attack investigations, citing the death of child Vihaṅga Tejantha at Shangri-La and his father Suraj Nilangha’s statement to Geneva discussions that he was dissatisfied with the investigative process. He urged that steps be taken to restore victims’ confidence and credibility in the process, arguing that continued dissatisfaction was harmful to the country. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Justice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Sajith Premadasa, requested a brief opportunity to speak, stating that he was doing so on behalf of the country. No specific policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt provided. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested brief time to conclude and referred to ongoing discussions in Geneva. He indicated that the matter under debate had reached an international forum, implying the need to consider developments there in the parliamentary discussion. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Foreign Affairs Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary The Leader of the Opposition requested that the grounds and reasoning for rejecting a no-confidence motion be formally presented to the House. He also reminded the Chair that victims of the Easter Sunday attacks are seeking a fair investigation, linking the matter to concerns about accountability. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that the Opposition had no personal issue with Hon. Aruna Jayasekara, who was serving as Acting Minister of Defence. He raised a procedural point regarding the implications of bringing a no-confidence motion against a minister holding that acting defence portfolio, though the excerpt ends before the point is completed. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, rose in the House and addressed the Chair. No substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy positions are recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: No-Confidence Motion and Speaker's Rulings Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa contributed to condolence motions for several former Members of Parliament, recalling their public service and development work. He paid tribute to Indradasa Hettiarachchi, P. Dayaratna, Vijayasundara Bandara Ranatunga and Gamini Lokuge, highlighting their roles in Parliament, ministerial office, regional development, education, health, employment creation, poverty alleviation and programmes such as Gam Udawa, Mahapola, Janasaviya and the 200 Garment Factories Programme. He also began referring to the late M. H. Cegu Isadean’s legal and provincial council service. He conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased members and invoked the attainment of Nibbana. Votes of Condolence: Late Former Members of Parliament (P. Dayaratna, Gamini Lokuge, Indradasa Hettiarachchi, M. H. Cegu Isadean, W. B. Ranatunga) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected to the characterization of issues affecting teacher development officers as not being of national importance. He argued that the Government had sought their support during the election and should now treat their concerns as a nationally significant matter. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Corruption & Governance ReformEducation Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that he had raised several education-related issues, including matters concerning those who passed the Dharmacharya Examination, problems at the University of Moratuwa, issues at the Wickramarachchi institute, and concerns affecting teachers. The remarks appear to introduce or list pending educational grievances requiring government attention. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Education Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested an additional 30 seconds to continue or conclude his remarks. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt provided. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected to a point or statement made in the chamber and requested 30 seconds to respond or clarify the matter. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated his willingness to comply with the direction or instruction being given. The remark was brief and did not include any substantive policy argument, proposal, or question. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Requested that the microphone be provided so he could address the House. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa requested that he be given the microphone. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa objected that his microphone was being turned off and said he was not being allowed to speak. He requested that the microphone be given to him so he could address the House. Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →