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Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P.

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK)· Batticaloa

Profession: Accountant

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Speeches 317 #14 of 225·#1 in party
Attendance 2/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 160 speeches
Last spoke 22 May 2026 in Debate

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317 speeches
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly sought time to clarify a point raised by another Member regarding the content of his own Motion. He stated that he was not replying to the Motion itself, but requested a fair opportunity to explain the specific issue. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam rose to raise a point of Order. No substantive argument, question, or proposal is included in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly states that something is not being provided to another individual as well. The remark appears to add to or clarify an ongoing exchange, without specifying the subject in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam stated that the Chief Opposition Whip was not being afforded the relevant opportunity, raising a procedural concern about participation or speaking rights in the House. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected to the Leader of the House being allowed to interject at any time under Standing Orders. He argued that this was unfair unless the same opportunity was granted to other Members as well. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam questioned the Chair on the procedural basis for allowing the Leader of the House to intervene repeatedly during his speech. He asked which Standing Order permitted the Leader of the House to stand and express views multiple times at will. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument or proposal was recorded in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam argued that Sri Lankan law permits forms of international participation in investigations, citing the OMP Act and a Supreme Court determination on a Private Member’s Bill involving foreign observers or judges. He reiterated his call for a Special Prosecutor’s Office on human rights violations, questioning the capacity and impartiality of the Attorney-General’s Department where the State itself is implicated. He also said the Government had not responded to elements of his Motion, including concerns relating to the Chemmani mass graves. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Justice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam moved a motion alleging that the Government has failed to deliver promised accountability for the Easter Sunday attacks and other human rights violations, and demanded that key reports, including the Presidential Commission report, be tabled and its recommendations implemented. He asked specific questions on alleged Attorney General’s Department intervention in bail for Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan, DNA reports relating to Sara Jasmine, a missing police firearm allegedly linked to the attacks, and the failure to arrest certain suspects. He also raised wider concerns about alleged state and intelligence links to armed groups in the East, witness protection, and unresolved cases including the Joseph Pararajasingham murder. He proposed establishing a special prosecutor’s office with international assistance to conduct independent investigations and ensure justice for victims and national security. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Law & OrderJustice & Human RightsSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam sought an assurance that Members would be protected under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act when participating in the debate on the Easter Sunday attacks. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks (21 April 2019) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Raising a Point of Order, Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam argued that Hon. Dayasiri’s Privilege issue should first be permitted in the House and referred to the Privileges Committee before any involvement of the IGP. He emphasized that Members of Parliament must be able to raise matters of Privilege at any time. Procedural: Questions of Privilege and Parliamentary Conduct Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 June 2025 AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam moved for leave to introduce a Bill to incorporate the Colombo Association of Language Skills and Dramatic Art. The motion was seconded and agreed to, the Bill was read a first time, ordered to be printed, and referred under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for report. Motion on Hours of Sitting and Leave to Introduce Bill Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 June 2025 AI summary Asked whether the Ministry can provide current-year funding rather than only future commitments, including through the Municipal Council. He also raised concern that roads are being developed without drains and requested that the UDA allocate funds, proposing at least Rs. 63 million this year through the District Coordinating Committee to begin drainage works despite the larger Rs. 63,000 million flood mitigation programme. Oral Question: Batticaloa Municipal Council Drainage Systems (Q.1/2025) Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
  • 19 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked whether the Urban Development Authority could make special allocations during the year for culvert work and drain clearing and installation. He sought clarification on whether such funding could be provided in the current year. Oral Question: Batticaloa Municipal Council Drainage Systems (Q.1/2025) Infrastructure Read →
  • 19 June 2025 AI summary Asked why long-standing stormwater drainage proposals for Batticaloa, including 2014 feasibility and master plan studies for Kallady and Irudayapuram intended for World Bank funding, had not proceeded despite recurrent flooding. He noted that about 140,000 people within Batticaloa Municipal Council limits are affected and warned of renewed inundation during the September–October rains, urging attention to funding and implementation. Oral Question: Batticaloa Municipal Council Drainage Systems (Q.1/2025) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
  • 19 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing whether the Government is aware of the need to renovate and establish drainage systems within the Batticaloa Municipal Council area and adjacent localities. He sought clarification on whether action will be taken, what specific steps are planned, and, if no action is proposed, the reasons for that position. Oral Question: Batticaloa Municipal Council Drainage Systems (Q.1/2025) Infrastructure Read →
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam defended ITAK’s record and said the party should not be drawn into government–opposition disputes or subjected to unfounded allegations. Referring to the debate on regulations under the Convention against Doping in Sport Act, he linked sports development in the North and East to the release of lands held by the Forest Department and the military, citing the Kurukkalmadam Army Camp ground as an example needed for schoolchildren. He urged the President and Government to provide a clear timeline on Tamil representatives’ demands, including Provincial Council elections, so ITAK could justify cooperation with the Government to its constituents. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Security & DefenceLand & Housing Read →
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam requested additional speaking time, arguing that the remaining Opposition MPs needed an opportunity to contribute to the debate. He noted that although the main Opposition had walked out, his group remained in the Chamber and was helping proceedings continue, and therefore asked that they be given due respect. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam requests approximately 30 additional minutes to continue his speech until the lunch break and states that he will then conclude. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam requested that he be allowed sufficient time to complete his speech. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the provided excerpt. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Parliamentary Procedure Read →