Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan, M.P.
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Speeches 129 #33 of 225·#2 in party
Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution 48 speeches
Last spoke 9 June 2026 in Debate
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Speech history
129 speeches- 3 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan, raising a question under Standing Order 27(2), asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education about the inclusion of Tamil history in the school curriculum. He argued that the histories of Tamil rulers and figures such as Sankili, Pandara Vanniyan, Nallanaachiyar, Ellalan and Arumuga Navalar have been omitted or reduced in textbooks, particularly since the 1980s. He asked whether the Government would include these histories in History, Tamil and Art subjects, give separate recognition to Tamil history, and ensure the preservation of Tamil historical symbols, inscriptions and ola manuscripts. Oral Question by Private Notice: History of Tamil Kings in School Curriculum Religion & CultureEducationEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 3 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan asked the Prime Minister to establish, through the Divisional Secretary and Government Agent, a mechanism to make appropriate arrangements for affected students during the examination period. Oral Question: O/L Applicants of Sarawanabawa Vidyalaya, Eluvaitivu Island (Q.1/2025) Education Read →
- 3 December 2025 AI summary Asked whether special boat transport arrangements would be made during the examination period for students travelling to St. Anthony’s College, Kayts, given the difficulties they face in reaching and staying near the exam centre. Oral Question: O/L Applicants of Sarawanabawa Vidyalaya, Eluvaitivu Island (Q.1/2025) InfrastructureEducation Read →
- 3 December 2025 AI summary Asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education to provide details on education and examination arrangements on Eluvaitivu Island in the Jaffna District. He requested the number of government schools, the last year Sarawanabawa Vidyalaya students sat for the GCE Ordinary Level examination at the school’s own centre, the current examination centre used by those students, and the obstacles to holding the examination on the island. Oral Question: O/L Applicants of Sarawanabawa Vidyalaya, Eluvaitivu Island (Q.1/2025) Education Read →
- 19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan raised concerns over the re-installation of a Buddha statue in Trincomalee under police protection and alleged State-backed construction of viharas and land seizures in Tamil areas, including Kuchchaveli and Thayiddi, warning that these actions could undermine communal harmony. He criticized the Opposition Leader’s support for retaining the statue and said Tamil voters expected justice from him. He also requested administrative reforms in the North and East, including the creation of Kodikamam, Achchuveli and Akkarayankulam Divisional Secretariat divisions, and the gazetting or establishment of Urban Councils and local authorities for Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Madhu, Oddusuddan, Maruthankerny and Kandawalai. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionCorruption & Governance ReformReligion & Culture Read →
- 15 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan raised concerns about continued police and intelligence actions against Tamil representatives and activists, citing a Kilinochchi court case over commemorative activities and an alleged intimidation incident in Ampara where police reportedly refused to record complaints. He argued that people should be able to remember deceased relatives under transitional justice principles and said the security environment remains unsafe for youth. He also referred to letters sent to the President seeking the release of military-held land, particularly the Theraavai Maaveerar Thuyilum Illam and Kilinochchi Maha Vidyalayam land, and stated that he had received no response. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Justice & Human RightsEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionSecurity & Defence Read →
- 14 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan urged the Minister to address the poor condition of a coastal road in the Jaffna District serving Maruthankerny DS Division, including Thalaiyadi, Uduthurai, Kattaikadu and Vetrilaikerny. He asked that any political interference or official negligence behind substandard work be investigated and those responsible held accountable, and called for a durable reconstruction rather than repeated temporary repairs for communities affected by the tsunami and the war. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 91(k) and Points of Order Justice & Human RightsInfrastructure Read →
- 14 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan raised a Standing Order 27(2) question on the poor condition of the Point Pedro–Maruthankerny–Mandalai Pillaiyar Kovil coastal road in Vadamarachchi East, noting that it had been carpeted with public funds during 2015–2019 but had become unusable within five years. He asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development for details on the road’s length and funding, reasons for its rapid deterioration, accountability for planning or supervisory failures, and whether an investigation into alleged corruption would be conducted. He also sought a timeline for properly repairing the road to a usable carpeted standard, particularly with monsoon conditions affecting transport in the area. Procedural Matters: Standing Order 91(k) and Points of Order Law & OrderCorruption & Governance ReformInfrastructure Read →
- 8 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan criticized the 2026 Budget for allocating comparatively high funding to defence while underfunding education and failing, in his view, to address Tamil political aspirations or the ethnic question. He questioned delays in holding Provincial Council elections and implementing the 13th Amendment, and called for accountability through international investigations into alleged wartime violations. He also argued that development priorities in the North and East should focus on land, drinking water, livelihoods, and specific projects such as Kankesanthurai Port, Palaly International Airport expansion, salt pans, the Valachchenai paper mill, and cement-related industry, rather than land sales or tourism-led policies. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 Public FinanceLand & HousingEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 8 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan responded to a privilege allegation raised against him, stating that he was duly elected by Opposition Members to the Constitutional Council and has acted according to the Constitution and public interest. He requested a formal investigation into media-reported allegations that he unlawfully accumulated assets or was involved in liquor licence matters, saying legal action should be taken if any wrongdoing is proven. He argued the matter did not constitute a breach of privilege under Standing Order 29(2) and sought an inquiry under Article 41A(1) to establish the facts. Privilege Question: Breach of Privilege raised by Hon. Chamara Sampath Dassanayake on 23.10.2025 Justice & Human RightsParliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 24 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan paid tribute to former MP M.K. Eelaventhan during the Vote of Condolence, recalling his long involvement in Tamil nationalist politics, his service as a National List MP from 2004 to 2007, and his work as a writer, speaker, and activist. He outlined Eelaventhan’s role in ITAK, TULF, the Vaddukoddai Resolution period, the Tamil Self-Rule Party, and later Tamil diaspora politics, while noting his career in the Central Bank and personal background. He described Eelaventhan as a major figure in articulating the demand for a separate Tamil State in the North and East and conveyed condolences to his family and to the families of all former Members being remembered. Votes of Condolence: Seven Former Members of Parliament Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan asked when the Government will issue a new Gazette to establish additional railway level crossings between Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, Jaffna and Kankesanthurai, noting that existing approved crossings date from the 1958 Gazette. He said expanded settlements and increased usage now require updated approvals for new crossings. Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) Infrastructure Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Asked whether new railway level crossings can be established on the Vavuniya–Kilinochchi–Jaffna–Kankesanthurai line, noting that the existing crossings date from 1958 and that applications for additional crossings have not been acted upon. He specifically sought clarification on whether implementation could be done through a Gazette notification. Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) Infrastructure Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan asked the Acting Minister whether first-class sleeping facilities would be provided in the future and whether there was any possibility of introducing them. Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) Infrastructure Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development for detailed information on Sri Lanka Railways’ revenue and staffing in the Northern and Eastern Provinces from 2012 to 2019. He requested annual income figures for the Railways overall and separately for the Northern and Eastern Provinces, language-wise staffing details at northern railway stations, the number and classification of railway stations in both provinces, station counts on the Vavuniya–Kankesanthurai and Medawachchiya–Talaimannar lines, and an explanation for the absence of first-class sleeping compartments on Jaffna-bound trains. Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionInfrastructure Read →
- 22 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan supported the Adjournment Motion on breast cancer, stressing the need for early screening, symptom awareness, and reducing stigma so that cancer is not seen as an automatic death sentence. He linked rising cancer incidence to lifestyle and dietary changes, particularly increased consumption of processed and chemical-laden foods, and urged families to re-examine habits. He called for a sustained awareness campaign, including among schoolchildren, and for confidence-building messages that cancer can be treated and overcome. Adjournment Motion: Promote Early Detection of Breast Cancer HealthcareWomen & Children Read →
- 22 October 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister whether four interim injunctions relating to the Mannar development project create any legal barrier to continuing it. He questioned objections filed from Colombo on environmental grounds, arguing that significant funds had been spent and that blocking the project could leave Mannar in an unhygienic condition. Oral Question: Mannar Water Supply Project (Standing Order 27(2)) Justice & Human RightsInfrastructure Read →
- 22 October 2025 AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), Sivagnanam Shritharan questioned the Minister of Environment about the suspension of the Mannar Dry Zone Urban Water and Sanitation Project, a septage treatment facility funded by the Asian Development Bank and Mannar Urban Council and commissioned in 2015. He said the project had undergone environmental assessment before the area was later declared part of the Wedithalathivu Nature Reserve, and noted a 2023 Court of Appeal petition seeking to stop garbage and wastewater collection and plant operations. He asked on what basis the project was halted, who or what interests prevented its public benefits, and what steps the Ministry would take to recommence and continue the sanitation project. Oral Question: Mannar Water Supply Project (Standing Order 27(2)) Justice & Human RightsEnvironmentInfrastructure Read →
- 9 October 2025 AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan questioned the Deputy Minister on the status of a Netherlands-funded hospital unit opened in 2024, stating that it has not begun substantive operations and no staff cadre has been appointed. He raised concern over reported requests from other hospitals to obtain the equipment and public protests against moving it, and asked when the unit would become fully functional. Oral Question 4: Special Schools and Standing Order 27(2) Questions HealthcareInfrastructure Read →
- 9 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan raised a Standing Order 27(2) question to the Minister of Health regarding the non-operation of the Netherlands-funded specialized Gynaecology Unit at Kilinochchi District General Hospital, despite its opening in late 2024. He cited shortages of specialists, nurses, technical staff, and related services, as well as concerns that equipment may be moved to other hospitals, and argued that these issues are undermining healthcare provision in Kilinochchi and surrounding areas. He asked for details on the Netherlands funding, cadre requirements and appointment timelines, whether equipment transfers or closure are planned, and a guarantee and timeline for fully operationalizing the unit. Oral Question 4: Special Schools and Standing Order 27(2) Questions InfrastructureHealthcare Read →