Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P.
Profession: Accountant
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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Speech history
317 speeches- 21 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam clarified remarks referenced by the Leader of the House, stating that his comments in the previous day’s Adjournment Debate were intended to address issues rather than create conflict. He said he had referred only to the election context and denied suggesting that only Anura Kumara Dissanayake was good while others were bad. Adjournment Motion: Elephant Deaths Due to Train Collisions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 February 2025 AI summary Rasamanickam raised concerns over recurring elephant-train collisions and wider human-elephant conflict in Batticaloa, including crop damage and delays in supplying elephant firecrackers. He asked the Government to state whether it would implement resolutions from the Batticaloa District Development Committee and proposed practical measures such as sensors, improved lighting, and addressing visibility problems near rail bends. He urged Ministers to use Adjournment debates to provide solutions rather than political responses, while expressing willingness to work with the Government on remedial measures. Adjournment Motion: Elephant Deaths Due to Train Collisions EnvironmentLaw & OrderAgriculture Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam began his remarks by addressing the Presiding Member, but no substantive content, arguments, proposals, or questions are provided in the excerpt. Adjournment: Liquor Shop Permits and Licensing Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam rose on a Point of Order during the proceedings. No substantive argument, question, or proposal is recorded in the excerpt, which was interrupted. Adjournment: Liquor Shop Permits and Licensing Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a question seeking clarification on who is conducting the relevant investigation. No further context or details were provided in the excerpt. Adjournment: Liquor Shop Permits and Licensing Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam sought clarification on the Government’s pledge regarding liquor bar permits, noting that the President had promised during election meetings to cancel such permits after taking office. He argued that not all MPs were involved in the alleged permit culture and questioned why the promised cancellations had not yet been carried out. Adjournment: Liquor Shop Permits and Licensing Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam sought permission from the Presiding Member to briefly speak and requested a clarification, contingent on the Deputy Minister’s agreement. Adjournment: Liquor Shop Permits and Licensing Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam moved an Adjournment Motion calling for the cancellation of liquor shop permits in Periya Nilavanai, Ampara, citing public protests and the President’s earlier claim that such permits were issued as political bribes under the previous Government. He argued that issuing liquor licences does not promote tourism in areas lacking transport and visitor infrastructure, and said increased outlets worsen social and economic conditions, especially in the North and East. He demanded that the Government disclose who recommended the permits, refer allegedly bribery-based licences to the Bribery Commission, cancel them, and take action beyond merely publishing lists of beneficiaries. Adjournment: Liquor Shop Permits and Licensing Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & Order Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Asked whether the matter being discussed should be considered a grant, seeking clarification from the relevant Minister or officials. Budget Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam sought clarification on whether the listed projects for the Eastern Province were funded by Indian grants or special allocations, or through Sri Lanka’s Budget using taxpayer funds. He referred to a 2021 request by the TNA and other Tamil parties to the Indian High Commissioner for increased Indian funding to the East, given larger allocations to the North, and asked the Deputy Minister to specify the funding source of the projects mentioned. Budget Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate Public Finance Read →
- 7 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam challenged the accuracy of a response, saying his question was specifically about how many kilometres of pipe were available and ready to be laid immediately. He asked that, if the information was not known, this be stated directly rather than claiming it had already been provided. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam questioned delays in providing drinking water, arguing that interim pipeline interconnections are needed before the dry season rather than waiting for new tanks and capacity upgrades. He asked how many kilometres of pipeline are currently available and can be laid immediately, citing reports that pipes previously sent from Ambanthottai to Batticaloa were returned. He also raised concerns over imported hydrated lime used for water purification, asking whether reported chromium levels above permissible limits were accurate, whether the stock had been distributed, why testing was done privately, and whether drinking water was currently safe. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Public FinanceInfrastructureHealthcare Read →
- 7 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a question to the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing regarding the provision of drinking water facilities in the Porativu Pattu and Manmunai Pattu Divisional Secretariat Divisions in Batticaloa. He sought information on the status of water supply arrangements and any planned measures to address drinking water needs in these areas. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Land & Housing Read →
- 23 January 2025 AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a Point of Order, responding to remarks about a COPF meeting and stating that the matter should not be politicized. He said he had previously raised concerns about the project, that opposition to it existed from the outset, and urged the Government to ensure the relevant issues are addressed going forward, particularly in the context of flooding in the district. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 January 2025 AI summary Requested an inquiry into bar permits and asked that Parliament be informed of the findings, stating that this would help build public trust. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 23 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised concerns over alleged irregularities in transfers and promotions, including the appointment of the Administrative Officer at Batticaloa Teaching Hospital, and said a requested inquiry had not been carried out. He also stated that illegal sand mining in Batticaloa continued despite a District Development Committee decision to stop it. He urged the Government to repeal, rather than replace, the Prevention of Terrorism Act and to recognize the issue of political prisoners, while calling for the release of the list of bar permits allegedly recommended by MPs. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures Law & OrderCorruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 23 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam opposed proceeding with the Jay Jay Mills textile factory project at Punnakuda beach without assurances on effluent treatment, sea discharge, and water availability, arguing the site has tourism value and local water supply is already constrained. He requested a proper government assessment of rice stocks, imports, flood damage, and paddy harvests, warning of possible shortages and inadequate compensation to farmers in Batticaloa after repeated flooding. He also alleged ongoing encroachment and clearing of Forest Conservation Department lands and elephant corridor areas in Batticaloa, naming local incidents and asking the Government to halt the clearing and arrest those responsible rather than only investigate. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Related Economic Measures EnvironmentPublic FinanceAgriculture Read →
- 22 January 2025 AI summary Requested the Prime Minister to consider increasing Cabinet allocations for housing needs. He then yielded his second supplementary question to Hon. S.M. Marikkar. Oral Question: Housing Scheme Non-Completion in Vavunativu (Q.3/2025) Land & Housing Read →
- 22 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised concerns about incomplete housing schemes initiated during the Good Governance Government under then Housing Minister Sajith Premadasa, particularly in Batticaloa areas such as Porativu Pattu, Vakarai and Vavunativu. He said many beneficiaries remain in half-built houses and in debt to the NHDA because subsequent funding tranches were tied to construction progress. He asked the Government to provide a clear timeframe—such as within six months, one year, or by the end of 2025—for completing the schemes, rather than only stating that work would proceed when allocations are available. Oral Question: Housing Scheme Non-Completion in Vavunativu (Q.3/2025) Land & Housing Read →
- 22 January 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing about an unfinished housing scheme of more than 50 units launched in Vavunativu, Batticaloa, during the previous “Good Governance” Government. He stated that some houses remain incomplete and have not been restored or handed over by subsequent governments, causing hardship to local residents for over eight years. He sought clarification on whether the Government will complete the scheme and the timeframe for doing so. Oral Question: Housing Scheme Non-Completion in Vavunativu (Q.3/2025) Land & Housing Read →