Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Digamadulla

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Speeches 18 #181 of 225·#119 in party

Attendance 3/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

18 speeches

19 February 2026 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe supported the Judicature (Amendment) Bill and the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill as part of the Government’s effort to strengthen laws against narcotics. She alleged past political protection for drug trafficking and outlined the “Break Free”/“Country Together” anti-drug programme, including the 1818 hotline, rehabilitation measures, public awareness, and enforcement statistics on seizures, raids, and arrests. She also reported on relief and housing assistance provided to households and schoolchildren affected by the “Divva” cyclone in Dehiattakandiya, Digamadulla District, and thanked those involved in the response. Debate (continued): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill Public FinanceLaw & Order Read →
18 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Rathwaththe supported the Appropriation Bill expenditure heads for the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, outlining the latter ministry’s mandate under Gazette No. 2412/08, including policing, immigration, drug control, NGO oversight, organized crime, and protection of women and children. She detailed measures for the Sri Lanka Police, including 4,447 promotions in 2025, planned recruitment, procurement of vehicles through Indian assistance, construction of 189 official quarters, increased uniform and footwear allowances, and expanded training. She also defended the Government’s “Rata Ma Ekaṭa” anti-narcotics operation and criticized the Opposition’s past and present responses to drug trafficking. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Law & OrderPublic FinanceSecurity & Defence Read →
9 October 2025 AI summary A question was raised regarding one of 16 telecom towers located at Nawamedagama, reportedly allotted to Dialog in 2011 without formal lease approval. The Member asked the Government to state its position on allegations that monthly payments have been diverted to a private individual, causing loss of State revenue since 2011. Oral Question 3: Telecommunication Towers in Mahaweli System C Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
9 October 2025 AI summary Questioned the Government’s position on underutilized upland plots in Mahaweli areas, noting that only about 25 per cent had reportedly been productively used since inception. Raised concern that some lands granted for proposed projects remain fallow or have been diverted to other uses, and asked what action would be taken regarding such unimplemented projects. Oral Question 3: Telecommunication Towers in Mahaweli System C AgricultureLand & Housing Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Several laws have recently been passed to dignify politics, and the debate concerns the National Audit (Amendment) Bill and Supplementary Estimates for the Ministries of Urban Development, Housing and Construction, and Women and Child Affairs. The Supplementary Estimate for Urban Development, Housing and Construction seeks Rs. 13.3 billion in domestic financing to settle contractor dues and complete the Kandy North–Pathadumbara Integrated Water Supply Project, intended to address drinking water needs for up to 700,000 families. The Supplementary Estimate for Women and Child Affairs provides Rs. 1.5 billion to grant a one-off Rs. 5,000 nutrition pack to 162,200 undernourished pregnant and lactating mothers during the December season, following the earlier suspension of the programme during the local election period. It also enables increased provision for nutrition packs through virement, raising the allocation from Rs. 7.5 billion to Rs. 9 billion without a new net allocation. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Women & ChildrenInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
19 June 2025 AI summary Raised a supplementary question on a Mahaweli Authority land lease, stating that although court findings required rent based on current valuation, a circular-based method had reduced annual rent from about Rs. 10 million to around Rs. 550,000. She asked how the Department could act unilaterally in applying that method, given the resulting estimated annual loss of Rs. 9.495 million to the Government. Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) Public FinanceLand & Housing Read →
19 June 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation whether a 1,000-acre land in the Mahaweli “C” Zone leased to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited received a tax or lease concession upon renewal, allegedly causing a loss of Government revenue. She sought clarification on whether such a concession was legally permissible, the basis for granting it, and what measures would be taken to revise it. Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) Land & HousingPublic FinanceAgriculture Read →
5 June 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe raised concerns that delays of seven to ten years in assessing land rent particularly affect public servants and cause significant hardship. She asked whether steps have been taken to expedite the issuance of land permits or ownership documents. Oral Question: Dehiattakandiya Land Rights (Deputy Minister Agriculture Response) Land & HousingPublic Finance Read →
5 June 2025 AI summary (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe raised a second supplementary question about residents of the Mahaweli “C” Zone who have lived there for about 42 years without receiving land permits or deeds. She sought clarification or action on issuing the necessary legal documentation for their lands. Oral Question: Dehiattakandiya Land Rights (Deputy Minister Agriculture Response) Land & Housing Read →
5 June 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe asked whether the Government has prepared a programme to expedite rehabilitation of the 22 small tanks serving 45 villages in Dehiattakandiya, Mahaweli Zone “C”. She noted that the area, established in 1982 and heavily dependent on agriculture, cultivates about 12,000 hectares of paddy per season, but irrigation capacity has declined because the tanks have not been rehabilitated for around 30 years and are silted. Oral Question: Dehiattakandiya Land Rights (Deputy Minister Agriculture Response) InfrastructureAgriculture Read →
22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe defended the Government’s position on war remembrance, accusing sections of the Opposition of politicizing the status of “war heroes” while having previously failed to protect the dignity of military personnel. She stated that all who died in the war, from the North, South and East, should be recognized equally, and said the Government’s objective is to prevent renewed conflict and build national prosperity. Turning to the debate, she supported the regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, noting that Gazette Extraordinary No. 2428/07 appoints Bureau Veritas as an inspection agent for vehicle imports from Japan to reduce delays, demurrage and added retail costs. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Corruption & Governance ReformSecurity & DefenceEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe asked about the status of an investigation the Minister had agreed to conduct following members’ concerns, which she said appeared justified after her own field inspection and review of documents in the Library. She noted that progress was expected by 25.03.11 and requested confirmation on whether the report had been received, the current status, and, if not completed, when progress would be provided. Oral Question: Takeover of Community Water Supply Centres by NWSDB (Q.6/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe raised a supplementary question about the Nawamedagama community water project in Dehiattakandiya, which she said had supplied low-cost drinking water to about 2,500 families. She stated that a self-appointed committee of 35 persons had unilaterally handed the scheme over to the Water Board, causing hardship to residents, and asked whether action would be taken given alleged violations of Ministry of Water Supply Circular No. 12/01 of 21.03.2014 and a 25.02.2021 letter indicating that consumer requests could be accommodated. Oral Question: Takeover of Community Water Supply Centres by NWSDB (Q.6/2025) InfrastructureCost of Living Read →
22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing whether Community Water Supply Centres under the Department of National Community Water Supply are being transferred to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, and if so, what procedure is being followed. She sought clarification on whether all related properties would be taken over, whether the New Medagame, Dehiattakandiya unit had been transferred without a formal audit, and whether Cabinet approval had been obtained. Oral Question: Takeover of Community Water Supply Centres by NWSDB (Q.6/2025) Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
22 May 2025 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. J.A.A. Priyadarshana of Ranawirugama, Dehiattakandiya. No details of the petition’s subject matter were provided in the speech. Presentation of Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
19 March 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe responded to an allegation concerning the transfer of the Dehiattakandiya Zonal Director of Education, stating it followed a bribery and corruption complaint over Grade 4 examination paper printing and was pending investigation, not politically motivated. Addressing Hon. Nizam Kariapper’s Motion on public service retirement ages, she highlighted the physically demanding conditions faced by police officers, including long hours and outdoor duties beyond age 50. She argued that, rather than raising the retirement age for such services, officers should be permitted to retire from at least age 55 to enable a dignified retirement. Adjournment Debate: Public Administration Circular No. 19/2022 Law & OrderCorruption & Governance ReformEmployment Read →
22 February 2025 AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) A.M.M.M. Rathwaththe supported the 2025 Budget as a “people’s Budget” focused on a production economy and social upliftment. She highlighted allocations for children in care institutions, including monthly support, proposed legal changes to allow them to remain in care until economically integrated, and marriage support after leaving care. She also cited Indian-supported projects for Ampara and the Eastern Province, increased education funding, higher allowances for chronic kidney disease patients, livelihood support for Aswesuma beneficiaries, and land-permit issues being addressed through Mahaweli Revival Week. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day) Women & ChildrenPublic FinanceHealthcare Read →
6 December 2024 AI summary Hon. A. M. M. M. Rathwaththe condemned derogatory remarks against women MPs and linked them to broader concerns about violence against women, recalling previous protests over cuts to the Women and Child Affairs allocation. She said the NPP’s women MPs entered Parliament on their own mandate, pledged to protect women’s safety and justice, and criticized past policies such as microcredit schemes that she said deepened rural women’s poverty. Representing Digamadulla and Dehiattakandiya, she thanked voters for electing new NPP candidates in a multi-ethnic district and defended the Government’s mandate, rejecting comparisons with the Gotabaya Rajapaksa administration and claims that the President opposed all borrowing. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Parliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance ReformWomen & Children Read →