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Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P.

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK)· Batticaloa

Profession: Accountant

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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
  • 8 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam formally asked the question listed in the parliamentary proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the excerpt. Procedural Matters and Standing Order 27(2) Question on Prevention of Terrorism Act Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked whether the Central Government would allocate funds to provincial authorities to operate ferry services free of charge until bridges are built. He said fees are currently charged only in Batticaloa, placing a burden on poor residents and raising safety concerns, particularly where flooding at places such as Kiran Bridge forces people to use boats. Oral Questions (Questions 1–10) InfrastructureEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionPublic Finance Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam argued that leaving proposed bridge projects to the Provincial Council would make implementation unlikely due to inadequate funding and limited revenue capacity. Referring to earlier JICA feasibility studies, RDA estimates, and previous discussions with the President on bridges including Vattuvakkal and Kalu Bridge, he requested that the Batticaloa bridges be taken over by the Road Development Authority and included in the next Budget. Oral Questions (Questions 1–10) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionInfrastructure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation about delays in constructing several bridges in the Batticaloa District, including the Mandur–Kurumanweli, Ambilanthurai–Kurukkal Madam, Thigilivettei–Sandiweli, and Punnakkuda–Kaluwankeni bridges. He sought confirmation of the Ministry’s awareness of the lack of progress, reasons for the delays, and the steps planned to proceed with construction or reconstruction of these bridges connecting key divisional areas. Oral Questions (Questions 1–10) Infrastructure Read →
  • 18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam requested that the current matter be concluded before he posed his question. He noted that on the previous day he had to ask his question multiple times, indicating concern about the handling of his opportunity to raise it. Oral Questions (Questions 1–10) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam called for a meeting with Tamil political representatives to address illegal encroachment and related violence against cattle owners, stating that over 280 cattle had been killed and that a court eviction order against encroachers had not been fully implemented. He requested compensation promised to affected cattle owners and raised concerns about unrest in Keviliyamadu, where he alleged unauthorized settlement inside an elephant-fence area. He also asked whether compensation arrangements would be made for Maha-season farmers affected by floods, noting that the registration period had been limited to 1–10 December. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Land & HousingEnvironmentEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised the issue of grazing-land disputes in the North and East, noting that although the question referred to Mailathamadu in Batticaloa, similar problems exist in Batticaloa, Ampara, and Trincomalee. He said the matter has generated inter-ethnic tensions and argued that a durable solution is to gazette the relevant areas as grazing lands, citing previous efforts since 2010 and a prior proposal to gazette 3,000 acres, while requesting 6,000 acres for Mailathamadu. He asked whether the new Government would continue from the progress already made or restart the process. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) AgricultureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary Asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation whether he is aware of approximately 600,000 livestock grasslands in Keviliyamadu, Mailaththa Madu and Unnichchei in the Batticaloa District that have not yet been gazetted as “livestock grasslands.” He requested the reasons for the failure to gazette these lands and the steps the Ministry intends to take, or an explanation if no action is planned. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) AgricultureLand & Housing Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary Rasamanickam complained that he had repeatedly risen to ask a question and requested that the Chair either allow the question to be answered or prevent it, seeking procedural clarity on whether a response would be permitted. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam indicated his intention to ask a question in Parliament. No substantive policy position, proposal, or issue was raised in this brief intervention. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly indicated that he would proceed to ask a question to the Speaker. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was raised in this excerpt. Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 December 2024 AI summary On behalf of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi, Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam congratulated the newly elected Speaker. He urged the Speaker to act impartially, protect the privileges and safety of all Members including the Opposition and ITAK, and ensure equal treatment of Members in carrying out their parliamentary duties. Opening: Parliament Meeting, Affirmations, and Speaker's Election Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam sought clarification from the Leader of the House and the Chief Government Whip following the tabling of a list of bar licences. He asked where the related applications and MPs’ recommendation letters were, which authority was investigating the matter, whether licences—particularly 18 issued in Kilinochchi District—would be suspended or cancelled, and whether the investigation findings would be made public. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Parliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 4 December 2024 AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam briefly stated that he had referred to issues of corruption and fraud. No specific allegation, proposal, or policy detail was provided in the quoted remarks. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 4 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam urged the Government to begin the relevant post-election processes within the next month, noting that the administration is still new and would receive support for progressive action. He also indicated that concerns over fuel and electricity prices would be raised later, while expressing conditional support for constructive government measures. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Cost of Living Read →
  • 4 December 2024 AI summary Congratulated the NPP Government on its electoral victory while stating that the President’s policy statement did not address key issues affecting Tamils in the North and East. He urged immediate action on the release of Tamil political prisoners, repeal or non-use of the PTA, accountability for enforced disappearances, and a clear Government position on a possible TRC and UNHRC-related processes. He also sought policy responses on land disputes involving the Mahaweli Authority, archaeology and forest demarcation issues, the Kalmunai North Divisional Secretariat, and the withdrawal of remaining military camps from civilian, school, temple, and State lands. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionJustice & Human RightsLand & Housing Read →
  • 3 December 2024 AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a point of order seeking the Government’s official position on reports that JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva had said the Provincial Council system would be abolished. He stated that the matter was of national importance, noted public concern, and requested clarification from the Leader of the House in Parliament. Procedural: Points of Order (Party Leaders Definition, Provincial Council System) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary Procedure Read →