Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva, M.P.
Profession: Other
Speeches 42 #110 of 225·#55 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Justice & Human Rights 17 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Oral question
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Speech history
42 speeches- 22 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva said the Clean Sri Lanka programme should address social, environmental and ethical reform, with particular attention to restoring dignity and equal opportunity for vulnerable groups. Citing a reported incident in Dambulla where a disabled passenger with a ticket was unable to board buses, he called for public transport operators to uphold their obligations and for wider attitudinal change. He referred to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, No. 28 of 1996, and argued that legal access must be supported by enabling environments in education, employment, healthcare and public infrastructure. He proposed that the Clean Sri Lanka Task Force include a representative with disabilities and adopt universal design principles under the principle of “nothing about us without us.” Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Corruption & Governance ReformWomen & ChildrenReligion & Culture Read →
- 6 December 2024 AI summary In his maiden speech, Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva highlighted the historic representation of persons with disabilities in Parliament and urged that derogatory language about disability be disallowed in the House. He called for action on high unemployment among persons with disabilities, implementation of the 3 per cent public sector employment reservation and disabled graduate recruitment decisions, and an increase of the disability allowance from Rs. 7,500 to Rs. 10,000. He also proposed new domestic legislation aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, stronger institutional participation mechanisms, enforcement of accessibility standards in public infrastructure and transport, and tax concessions for assistive devices. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Public FinanceJustice & Human RightsEmployment Read →