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Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Ratnapura

Profession: Principal

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Speeches 25 #154 of 225·#92 in party
Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 12 speeches
Last spoke 20 May 2026 in Adjournment

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25 speeches
  • 20 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha rejected the Opposition Leader’s claim that fertilizer is unavailable, stating that the Government has expanded the tea fertilizer concession from once to twice a year. He also argued that the Government has restored a strong economic foundation capable of withstanding global conflicts, citing recognition by the IMF, World Bank, and ADB. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Public FinanceAgriculture Read →
  • 20 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha argued that the Government had stabilized and improved the economy after the 2022 crisis, citing resumed foreign debt payments, GDP growth above 5 percent, higher per capita GDP, growth across agriculture, industry and services, and recovery in tourism and worker remittances. He said the Treasury position had improved from a large overdraft to a surplus, enabling the Government to allocate around Rs. 500 billion for relief after the “Ditva” cyclone. He also contrasted current conditions with the crisis period, stating that fuel and gas queues and power cuts had ended despite global economic pressures. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 AgricultureCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
  • 20 May 2026 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. H. Jothipala of Kolonna Watta, Butkanda, Boraluwa Aina. No further details of the petition were stated in the speech. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha raised a question of privilege alleging that false statements about him had been circulated on social and electronic media by named police officers, a local government member, and Hon. Ajith P. Perera. He argued that these actions obstructed his parliamentary duties and violated the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act. He requested that those responsible be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges for appropriate action. Ministerial Statements and Points of Order Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha defended the Government’s references to past economic mismanagement and said the debt default of April 2022 made it necessary to examine the preceding 76 years. He stated that Provincial Council and Local Government elections would be held, with funds available and new legislation to correct flaws in the electoral framework, and denied allegations of buying councillors. He highlighted Budget measures for public servants, including restoration and adjustment of pension benefits, phased salary increases totaling Rs. 330 billion, recruitment of 76,782 officers, regularisation of about 9,800 staff, higher allowances, disaster loan allocations, and subsidised housing loans. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Parliamentary ProcedurePublic FinanceEmployment Read →
  • 11 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanta Padma Kumara Subasingha asserted that another Member was misleading the House. No further substantive policy point, proposal, or procedural request was made in the quoted speech. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 November 2025 AI summary Shanta Padma Kumara Subasingha objected to a statement made by Namal Rajapaksa, alleging that it misled Parliament and the public. He began to raise a point concerning public tax money, indicating an issue related to the use or representation of state funds, but the excerpt does not include the full argument or any specific demand. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 November 2025 AI summary The Hon. Shanta Padma Kumara Subasingha rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 November 2025 AI summary A petition from Mrs. L.K. Miulin of Hidallana, Ratnapura, was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions: Five Citizens' Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 10 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha supported the 2026 Budget, arguing that the Government had stabilized the economy, increased reserves, improved remittances, exports and investment, and presented a stronger fiscal position. He cited Budget provisions for public sector recruitment, restoration of pensions, salary increases, regularization of temporary staff, assistance to pregnant mothers, reduced fuel and electricity costs, and higher wages for plantation workers. He also highlighted allocations for Ratnapura-related development, including flood studies, the Ruwanpura Expressway and Railway, and relocation of state quarters. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading EmploymentPublic FinanceEducation Read →
  • 10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha said the Ruwanpura Expressway has not been halted, noting a 2025 Budget allocation of Rs. 2,500 million for planning and land acquisition and a presidential pledge to begin Phase I from Kahatuduwa to Ingiriya next year. He outlined related transport plans for Ratnapura, including widening the Ingiriya–Ratnapura road and High Level Road, restarting the Kelani Valley Railway with a Rs. 250 million allocation, and funding several national and rural road upgrades in the district. He also reported progress on the Central Expressway and maintenance of the Southern Expressway, framing these works as part of islandwide balanced development. Private Members' Motion P.41/2025: Ruwanpura Expressway InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
  • 8 October 2025 AI summary The Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha defended the Government’s record against Opposition criticism, arguing that the present administration is addressing the economic collapse, debt default, shortages, and governance failures inherited from previous governments. He rejected allegations regarding police appointments and institutional independence, while stating that the Government’s 159-member team would take collective responsibility and seek to correct mistakes. He outlined transport and infrastructure measures linked to the Supplementary Estimate, including modernization of 32 railway stations, renovation of the Pettah Central Bus Stand, development of 25 SLTB depots, import of buses for persons with special needs, procurement of 200 luxury buses and five DMU sets, and upgrades to rail equipment and roads. He said rural road, iRoad, World Bank-supported ICDP, bridge, and district-level projects were being funded, including Rs. 7,200 million for Ratnapura District, and stated that the Supplementary Estimate was a lawful reallocation to support recovery and development. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Law & OrderInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
  • 25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha presented two petitions on behalf of constituents from Kuruwita. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Papers Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha questioned the need to establish a new Central Crime Investigation Unit despite the existing CID. He also asked the Minister to state, within permissible limits, what further action will be taken regarding alleged underworld figures such as “Kehelbaddara Padme” who were brought to Sri Lanka from abroad. Adjournment Questions Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha thanked the Minister for providing a detailed answer within the limits of what could be disclosed. He sought permission to request a clarification concerning the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Adjournment Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 September 2025 AI summary Requested a brief clarification from the Presiding Member without raising a substantive policy issue or proposal. Adjournment Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha raised concerns about organized crime and drug rackets, arguing that current media coverage portrays them as new problems while the Government is in fact exposing and addressing long-standing criminal networks. He asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs to state what measures and progress have been made in bringing gang leaders and members before the law, whether fugitives abroad and their host countries have been identified, and what action is being taken where political patronage is alleged. He requested that the Minister clarify these matters for Parliament and the public, while acknowledging the sensitivity of ongoing investigations. Adjournment Questions Security & DefenceLaw & OrderCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 11 September 2025 AI summary Raised concern that organized crime and drug trafficking have become a major matter of public discussion. The intervention signals the need for parliamentary attention to these issues, though no specific proposal or question was detailed in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Questions Law & Order Read →
  • 5 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha supported amendments to the National Transport Commission Act, citing high road death and injury figures from 2020-2024 as evidence of a transport and road safety crisis. He said the reforms should be accompanied by infrastructure development, stronger enforcement, fleet modernization, worker training, and regulation of passenger facilities, including rest stops and protections for women, persons with disabilities, pregnant women and clergy. He outlined government plans to resume expressway and railway projects affecting Ratnapura, including the Ruwanpura Expressway and Kelani Valley line, with compensation allocations, and highlighted proposed penalties, licensing reforms, route permit transfer provisions, and a new airport-Colombo premium bus service. Debate: National Transport Commission (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading InfrastructureLaw & OrderPublic Finance Read →
  • 21 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha corrected the Opposition Leader’s figures on NEXT, stating that the company has multiple facilities and has proposed a workforce reduction of about 1,416 rather than a complete closure, and tabled a related document. He supported two Extraordinary Gazettes of 31 January 2025: one continuing a 50 per cent concession on the departure levy to support tourism, and another raising the motor vehicle Luxury Tax threshold from Rs. 3.5 million to Rs. 5 million. He also cited recent local authority election results as evidence of a mandate for the Government, defended continued engagement with the IMF as a consequence of prior economic mismanagement, and argued that fuel and gas queues have ended while markets and growth are stabilizing. Debate: Finance Act Order - Continued Discussion (Multiple Speakers) EmploymentCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →