Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Anuradhapura

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Speeches 63 #79 of 225·#35 in party

Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

63 speeches

21 May 2026 AI summary During the debate on regulations under the Import and Export (Control) Act, Susantha Kumara Nawarathna defended the Government’s handling of fertilizer and rice supply issues amid the Middle East-related economic pressures. He said urea is being distributed at Rs. 10,200 per metric ton through Agrarian Service Centres to cover 65 percent of farmers, with 48,299 metric tons requested and an additional 15,000 metric tons approved for purchase from private firms. He stated that rice imports of Ponni Samba and Kiri Samba had been halted, while existing Paddy Marketing Board stocks would be distributed through cooperative outlets at concessionary prices. He also highlighted the increase of the Yala fertilizer subsidy to Rs. 30,000 per hectare and said paddy prices had been stabilized compared with earlier controlled prices. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions AgriculturePublic Finance Read →
20 May 2026 AI summary Asked about the delayed Grade 6 education reforms, noting that reforms had been planned for Grades 1 and 6 but Grade 6 implementation did not begin amid opposition objections. He requested details on current preparations for Grade 6 and the expected start date. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Education Read →
20 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna asked whether, in the context of planned education reforms prioritizing primary schools this year and next, the Government has identified specific schools at district or zonal level for addressing shortcomings. He specifically queried whether lists have been prepared, including at least one school per division. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1-Q.7) Education Read →
6 May 2026 AI summary Farmers in the central highlands, particularly in Nuwara Eliya, are currently harvesting potatoes and facing price issues in some areas. The Member asked whether a mechanism exists to purchase potatoes at a fair price. Oral Question: Laggala Bus Station Facilities (Q.1/885/2025) AgricultureCost of Living Read →
6 May 2026 AI summary Susantha Kumara Nawarathna asked the Minister about the condition of the country’s approximately 17 economic centres, noting difficulties faced by traders and the public due to inadequate common facilities. He sought information on the measures taken to develop and improve these centres. Oral Question: Laggala Bus Station Facilities (Q.1/885/2025) Infrastructure Read →
6 May 2026 AI summary Susantha Kumara Nawarathna asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development whether the Government plans to amalgamate all economic centres in Sri Lanka and establish a private company. He requested details on the proposed methodology, company structure, expected advantages, and, if no such plan exists, the reasons for not proceeding. Oral Question: Laggala Bus Station Facilities (Q.1/885/2025) Public Finance Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna spoke during the Second Reading debate on the Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and related regulations, rejecting Opposition claims that the Government was failing to manage current crises. He said the Government had addressed disaster impacts, fuel and energy constraints, and farmer concerns during the Yala season, including fuel access for ploughing and harvesting. He detailed fertilizer requirements and available stocks, stating that urea, TSP and MOP would be distributed through Agrarian Service Centres across all districts, and urged farmers to begin cultivation without fear. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Public FinanceAgriculture Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Asked whether an investigation is being conducted into why a large stock of fertilizer remained in storage for nearly three years despite strong demand from farmers. The question was raised as a second supplementary, seeking accountability for the delay in making fertilizer available. Oral Question: Aswesuma Programme - Appeals and Objections Agriculture Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Asked whether the more than 41,000 kilograms of fertilizer held in storage for nearly three years have been tested for quality and standards before distribution. He also sought clarification on the method of distributing the fertilizer, citing national concerns about fertilizer quality. Oral Question: Aswesuma Programme - Appeals and Objections Agriculture Read →
17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna raised concerns about the placement of Civil Defence Department personnel recently attached to the Police Department and the Department of Wildlife Conservation, including 5,000 assigned to address the human-elephant conflict. He said complaints had been received from lower-ranking officers about irregular and inhumane placements, and asked whether the Ministry would ensure proper placements or establish a procedure to regulate them. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) EnvironmentSecurity & Defence Read →
17 March 2026 AI summary Susantha Kumara Nawarathna said the Deputy Minister’s response on Civil Defence Force headquarters in Anuradhapura District was incomplete, particularly omitting information on the Kabithigollewa headquarters. He requested the Deputy Minister to intervene and provide a revised, proper report with separate details on the farms operated and their income streams. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
17 March 2026 AI summary Asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs for detailed information on Civil Defence Force headquarters in Anuradhapura District, including their number, staffing, current duties, and personnel allocated to each duty. He also requested details on any farms or enterprises maintained by those headquarters, including their names, land extent and locations, staffing, and income and expenditure for 2024 and 2025, or reasons if the information cannot be provided. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Parliamentary ProcedureSecurity & Defence Read →
6 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna defended the extension of Emergency Regulations as necessary for continuing disaster relief and reconstruction after the November disaster, citing displaced families in relief centres and the need to expedite land acquisition and rebuilding. He rejected Opposition claims that Emergency was being used to enable corruption or suppress dissent, pointing to improvements in Sri Lanka’s corruption ranking and saying protests had been addressed through dialogue. He also highlighted government measures to purchase paddy at guaranteed prices and linked the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme to restoring homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency AgricultureCorruption & Governance ReformLaw & Order Read →
4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna asked the Prime Minister to outline the Government’s measures for purchasing paddy during the 2025/2026 Maha season, with the stated aims of protecting farmers and avoiding consumer inconvenience. He requested details on guaranteed prices by paddy variety, purchasing mechanisms, allocated funds, the number of purchasing centres by district operated by the Paddy Marketing Board and other state intermediaries, and any new policy reforms to address problems experienced in the previous season. Oral Question: Paddy Purchasing and Guaranteed Prices (Q.1347/2025) Public FinanceAgriculture Read →
20 February 2026 AI summary The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna formally asked the question listed for him in Parliament. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the speech. Oral Questions: Deferred and Stand Down (Q.4, Q.5, Q.6) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna supported the extension of the Emergency, arguing it is needed to expedite recovery from the 2025 natural disaster, including housing compensation, school reconstruction, road and bridge repairs, and restoration of health services. He stated that Rs. 500,000 grants for fully damaged houses are being implemented, denied that rights had been violated under the Emergency, and said protests and expression remained allowed. He also said decentralized funds would be allocated fairly among all MPs and that the 2026 Budget would proceed with development plans, including increased cultivation support and compensation for human–wildlife conflict. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) AgricultureLaw & OrderPublic Finance Read →
5 February 2026 AI summary Asked about fertilizer subsidies, noting that the first tranche was released before the season but some farmers have faced delays in receiving the second tranche. He requested clarification on what interventions are being made to address the delay. Oral Question: Paddy Lands Filling in Anuradhapura (Q.5/2025) Agriculture Read →
5 February 2026 AI summary The Member raised concerns over alleged irregularities in permitting paddy land filling in Anuradhapura, noting that the matter had been repeatedly discussed at the District Coordinating Committee. He asked whether the existing approval process, involving local and district land use committees, had been stopped, changed, or bypassed through ad hoc interventions, and whether the Ministry had taken action to correct the situation. Oral Question: Paddy Lands Filling in Anuradhapura (Q.5/2025) Land & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
20 January 2026 AI summary Asked whether, in the Horowpothana–Kahatagasdigiliya areas where many people engage in livestock farming, lands without confirmed specific identities could be allocated as community pasture. He noted that farmers face a shortage of fodder lands during the Maha season and sought consideration of this allocation to support their livestock. Oral Question: State Lands on Lease in Anuradhapura District (Q.27/2026) AgricultureLand & Housing Read →
20 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna alleged that politicians have encroached on State lands, citing claims that former MP S.M. Chandrasena cultivated 75–100 acres in Kodinnewa, Horowpothana using political influence and Civil Security Department involvement. He questioned a contradiction in the Government’s response, which said farmers could not be identified while also naming the former MP, and asked for a proper inquiry and a clear report to Parliament. Oral Question: State Lands on Lease in Anuradhapura District (Q.27/2026) Land & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Read →