Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· Anuradhapura

Profession: Businessman

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Speeches 26 #149 of 225·#36 in party

Attendance 0/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

26 speeches

21 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka urged the Government to act without mismanagement and to fulfil pledges made during its election campaign. He specifically called for swift legal action against major fraudsters, those implicated in the Central Bank bond scam, and cases referred to in the alleged 400 corruption files. He also asked the Government to deliver promised reductions in electricity tariffs and fuel prices by curbing ministerial commissions. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Corruption & Governance ReformCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka urged the Government to take stronger action to eliminate opportunities for bribery and address alleged mismanagement. He cited the continuing rice crisis, repeated failures in tenders to import rice, and delays in providing the fertilizer subsidy as examples of administrative failure requiring urgent attention. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme AgricultureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka stated that controversy was already being generated around a particular programme. He appeared to raise concern about the framing or public discussion of the programme, though the excerpt provided does not include further details on its content or his specific position. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Parliamentary Procedure Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka urged that the programme under discussion be continued with a clear plan, consistent workflow, and a proper legal framework, noting apparent contradictions in its legal basis. He argued that its credibility depends on addressing waste and corruption in public service and politics, including through transparency over reported expenditure of about Rs. 7 million on the launch ceremony. He also called on the Government to set an example internally, referring to allegations that some ruling party politicians had presented false educational qualifications during the last General Election. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary The Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka said the Clean Sri Lanka programme, launched by the President on 1 January, had not been adequately explained to the public, Cabinet, Government MPs, or implementing agencies, leading to confusion over its scope. He urged the Government to improve communication and public awareness, and to focus on practical infrastructure needs including waste collection and disposal, waste-to-energy options, tourist sanitary facilities, and sanitation in remote villages and schools. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme InfrastructureEnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
5 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka thanked voters in Anuradhapura and highlighted urgent difficulties facing district farmers, stating that the promised Rs. 25,000 fertilizer relief had not been fully paid and calling for proper compensation for flood damage, including consideration of earlier demands for Rs. 100,000 per acre and support for other crops. He argued that debate on the Vote on Account should focus on current responsibilities rather than repeated references to “76 years” of past politics, noting that all parties connected to past governments share responsibility. He also urged the Government to act quickly on its election promises to prosecute corruption and present the cited 400 evidence files, while affirming the Opposition’s role in questioning the Government on behalf of the public. Debate on Vote on Account for 2025 (continued) AgriculturePublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →