Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha, M.P.
Profession: Principal
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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15 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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Speech history
25 speeches- 4 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha supported the Adjournment Motion on flood impacts in Ratnapura and Kalutara, arguing that relief after disasters is insufficient and that sustainable, scientifically planned mitigation is needed. He cited proposals including dry dams in areas such as Malwala, widening the Kalu Ganga river mouth near Kalutara, improving riverbanks, and considering measures linked to Udawalawe Reservoir and the Walawe and Kuru Rivers. He urged the Government to begin at least one intervention this year and said Government MPs would support efforts to find a long-term solution. Adjournment Motion: Flood Mitigation in Ratnapura District InfrastructureEnvironmentParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 4 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Shanta Pathma Kumara Subasingha defended the Government against allegations of political victimization, citing past treatment of officials under previous administrations, and argued that current recruitment of public servants and teachers would be conducted transparently through competitive examinations. He highlighted Budget allocations for 30,000 public sector recruitments, including teachers, and referred to teacher vacancies in Sabaragamuwa and planned recruitment of NIE diploma holders and education graduates. He also outlined allocations under the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, including school and preschool nutrition programmes, preschool teacher allowances, completion of “Nearest School is the Best School,” and public sector salary increases, while stating that economic indicators were improving under the Government. Appropriation Bill 2025 — Twelfth Allotted Day — Committee Stage Public FinanceEmploymentEducation Read →
- 3 March 2025 AI summary A petition from Mr. P.G. Chandrasiri of Pansala Road, Boraluwe Aina, via Rakkhama, was presented and ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. The sitting then proceeded to oral answers to questions, including Question No. 434/2025 on gem-mining permits issued in the Badulla District from 2020 to 2024. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha supported the Budget as reflecting a participatory economic model and highlighted allocations affecting Ratnapura, including Rs. 250 million to begin restoring and extending the Kelani Valley railway to Ratnapura, with later phases to Kahawatta, Ambilipitiya and Sooriyawewa, while assuring fair treatment and compensation for affected residents. He also cited provisions for children with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders, children in care institutions, Malaiyagam Tamil housing, livelihoods and schools, and Rs. 100 million for the restoration of the Jaffna Library as measures aimed at welfare and reconciliation. Responding to Opposition criticism, he argued that the Budget contains substantive allocations and referred to proposed public servant salary increases, particularly for teachers, while contrasting them with past treatment of public sector workers. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day InfrastructureWomen & ChildrenEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 6 December 2024 AI summary Shantha Padma Kumara Subasingha used his maiden speech to thank voters in Ratnapura and state that the NPP would use its mandate collectively and responsibly, including on environmental protection. Referring to the Vote on Account, he urged the Minister of Environment to intervene in and suspend a small hydropower project at Bambarbottuwa, alleging misleading documentation, questionable company details, and risks to sensitive waterfalls, endemic fish, drinking water sources, and a declared environmentally sensitive area. He said local residents had opposed the project since 2015 without seeking compensation, and rejected claims that his party had been paid to create conflict. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters EnvironmentPublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →