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Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· Colombo

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

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Speech history

691 speeches
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa stated that stakeholders in the tourism sector had raised concerns at a media discussion the previous day. He was beginning to refer to those concerns, indicating an intention to bring their views before Parliament, but the provided excerpt does not include the specific issue or demand. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Foreign Affairs Read →
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa referred to the parliamentary convention allowing the Leader of the Opposition to raise current and important matters. He sought to establish his right to address such an issue in the House. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa appealed to the Chair to allow him to speak, citing Erskine May and Kaul and Shakdher’s “Practice and Procedure of Parliament” as procedural authorities. He objected to being silenced during the proceedings. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary The Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose to raise a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa questioned the Minister of Public Security on measures to address the current crime wave, citing discussions at the Ministry advisory committee where the Minister had referred to a structured programme and indicated that the Prevention of Terrorism Act would not be amended, with reliance instead on strengthening criminal procedure. He asked whether the Penal Code would be used and what concrete steps were being taken to bring killers and robbers before the law. He also warned that the situation was affecting public security, civil society, and the tourism sector ahead of an expected increase in tourist arrivals. Question by Private Notice: School Teachers Recruitment and Dhamma School Teacher Allowances (SO 27(2)) Law & OrderSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 24 February 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised concerns over eight homicides reported between 18 and 21 February, describing underworld killings and hired criminal activity as a national security issue despite the President’s contrary view. He requested an explanation from the Government on an alleged security failure linked to intelligence information, including a photograph and profile reportedly available before a courtroom murder. He called for a clearer, more structured and disciplined mechanism for responding to national security intelligence. Procedural: Committee on High Posts and Security Concerns Law & OrderSecurity & DefenceJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 22 February 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised concerns over an escalating wave of killings and threats affecting public security, including the safety of judges, civil society, MPs, and the general public. He called on the Minister of Public Security to present, by Monday, a clear and structured plan of measures to address the situation and ensure safety. He also tabled a letter from the Judicial Service Commission to the Marawila Bar concerning threats to safety. Ministerial Statement: Foreign Reserves and Debt Servicing, with Points of Order and Procedural Matters Security & DefenceJustice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
  • 22 February 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa urged the Government to study and adopt proven technologies and design solutions to prevent elephant-train collisions, citing examples from India, Kenya, Japan and local infrared sensor trials near Habarana. He proposed an integrated programme overseen by a standard steering committee involving relevant ministries, experts, officials and political authorities, and requested time during the Budget Session to present Opposition proposals on the matter. Ministerial Statements: Elephant Deaths from Train Collisions and Power Outage EnvironmentInfrastructure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa argued that Budget 2025 does not reflect the Government’s electoral mandate and instead follows restrictive fiscal targets under the Public Financial Management Act and IMF-related debt sustainability framework. He said the Government had abandoned pledges to renegotiate for a more people-centred approach, warning that expenditure caps, primary surplus targets, and optimistic growth and revenue assumptions could undermine growth, social protection, and debt repayment capacity by 2028. He called for urgent renegotiation of IMF, bondholder, and fiscal targets, justice for EPF/ETF members affected by domestic debt restructuring, and a poverty-reduction strategy based on production, jobs, savings, consumption, and exports rather than handouts alone. Appropriation Bill 2025: Second Reading (Fourth Allotted Day) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
  • 20 February 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised concern over a killing on court premises, describing it as a serious threat to national security and public confidence in the judicial system. He urged the Government not to withdraw security provided to judges and to strengthen protection for judicial officers, journalists, civil society, the public, and Members of Parliament. He called for a special investigation and firm action, while asking the Speaker to ensure MPs’ security as their institutional guardian. Leader of Opposition Statement on Court Security Law & OrderSecurity & DefenceJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 19 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa raised concern over what he described as a serious breakdown in law and order, citing daily homicides, deaths of children, and public fear even in attending court. He called on the Government, including the Chief Government Whip, to take strong and decisive action to restore safety, discipline, and public confidence. He stated that the Opposition is prepared to support such measures, while emphasizing that responsibility and authority currently rest with the Government. Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Data on Poverty, Aswesuma Programme and Law and Order Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 19 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa questioned the basis for identifying Aswesuma beneficiaries, arguing that the programme was implemented without updated national poverty statistics or a current HIES-based poverty line, resulting in inclusion and exclusion errors. Citing LIRNEasia and World Bank-related poverty figures, he asked why Sri Lanka lacks its own updated data and urged a more scientific, data-driven poverty eradication strategy integrating consumption, savings, production and exports. Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Data on Poverty, Aswesuma Programme and Law and Order Public FinanceCost of Living Read →
  • 19 February 2025 AI summary The Leader of the Opposition asked the Minister to state the total number of applications that had been submitted, seeking a specific figure in relation to the matter under discussion. Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Data on Poverty, Aswesuma Programme and Law and Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa, raising questions under Standing Order 27(2), asked what updated poverty data and sources were used in preparing the Budget and when new HIES and census reports would be released. He sought the Government’s position on whether the Aswesuma programme can eradicate poverty, its beneficiary selection issues, funding sources, and sustainability. He also asked whether the Government has a broader poverty-eradication strategy beyond cash assistance and what plans exist to protect exporters and poor communities affected by global tariff changes and protectionism. Question by Private Notice (Standing Order 27(2)): Data on Poverty, Aswesuma Programme and Law and Order Public FinanceCost of LivingEmployment Read →
  • 19 February 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa requested that the Speaker convene a broader meeting of all Opposition party leaders, including those outside the Parliamentary Business Committee, together with Government representatives to resolve disputes over Committee membership numbers. He said the 12 Opposition parties representing 66 MPs should be included in a fair discussion to reach a durable and amicable settlement and avoid repeated debate on the issue in the House. Speaker's Announcements: Opposition Representation in Parliamentary Committees Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary Sajith Premadasa asked the Minister of Power to inform Parliament whether procedures are in place to procure a battery energy storage system and to establish a pumped-storage power plant. He warned of a risk of power outages, referred to daily interruptions being attributed to maintenance, and specifically asked whether there would be a power cut during the coming weekend. Adjournment Infrastructure Read →
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa requested a ministerial statement on recent and possible upcoming power cuts, particularly the risk of power shedding on Sunday if solar generation and industrial demand are low. He asked the Minister to explain the causes of the outages and the measures being taken to stabilize supply, including whether factories would be operated on Sunday to balance demand and supply. He also linked the issue to broader concerns about transparency, competitiveness, administrative changes, and foreign investors leaving the country. Points of Order and Procedural Matters: Supreme Court Determination and Parliamentary Procedures InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa rose on a point of order, but no substantive issue, proposal, or request was recorded in the provided excerpt. Points of Order and Procedural Matters: Supreme Court Determination and Parliamentary Procedures Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition, rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument is contained in the provided excerpt. Points of Order and Procedural Matters: Supreme Court Determination and Parliamentary Procedures Parliamentary Procedure Read →