Hon. T.K. Jayasundara, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Galle

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Speeches 45 #100 of 225·#48 in party

Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

45 speeches

9 June 2026 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara formally posed the scheduled question to the House. No substantive details or policy issues were raised in the statement. Oral Questions 1-10 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 May 2026 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara seconded the Private Member’s Motion on suicide prevention, arguing that suicide attempts reflect both individual psychological distress and wider social factors such as economic hardship and community conditions. He said a lack of resilience is a key underlying cause, criticizing the education system for being too teacher-centred and exam-centred rather than preparing children to adapt to new challenges. He urged reforms in education, media, and social discourse to build resilience among youth so they can cope with adversity without resorting to self-harm. Debate: Private Members' Motion P.60/2025 - Preventing Suicide Among Young Children Religion & CultureEducationHealthcare Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara supported the Budget-related measures, including amendments to the Social Security Contribution Levy, Orders under the Strategic Development Projects Act, Rules under the Central Bank Act, and Orders under the Anti-Doping Act, saying they would support relief, stability, and investment. He said the President’s three-month plan addressed pressures from global conflict and local conditions affecting groups such as tea smallholders, fishing communities, and low-income households. He argued that Sri Lanka was rebuilding international confidence through rule-based governance and investment processes, and said any technical gaps in the legislation should be addressed with input from experts and business leaders. He also criticized the Opposition’s conduct, alleging disruption, lack of credibility, and responsibility for past economic mismanagement. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Law & OrderPublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara informed Parliament that he was presenting a petition from Mr. G.P. Mathuthan of Gallandala, Panangala, Galle. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presentation Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 March 2026 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara indicated support during a vote. He asked Members on his left who were unable to record their votes digitally to rise and make their position known. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Parliamentary Procedure Read →
19 February 2026 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara asked the Deputy Minister for details on the “Yativara Mapiya Niwahana” programme, which he said had been introduced to address challenges affecting the Buddhist Order, including monks disrobing. He requested information on its implementation, the number of beneficiaries to be supported, and the procedures involved. Oral Question: Firearms Review and Archaeological Heritage (Q.7-1717/2025) Religion & Culture Read →
19 February 2026 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara thanked the Deputy Minister for the response and proposed establishing a regular coordinating mechanism in Galle, under the District Coordinating Committee Chair and Secretary, to discuss and prioritize sites identified for archaeological evaluation. He asked whether any legal barrier exists to forming such a committee and proceeding at district level. Oral Question: Firearms Review and Archaeological Heritage (Q.7-1717/2025) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
21 November 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara supported the 2026 Budget allocation for the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, arguing that Sri Lanka should rebuild industrial confidence through collective effort, self-help, and a village-centred entrepreneurship model. He said the Ministry is coordinating district and divisional industry promotion bodies and agencies under a unified framework, while depoliticizing assistance and improving productivity, financial literacy, digitalization, and monitoring. He highlighted measures including anti-dumping and countervailing duties, credit mechanisms, and support for export-oriented sectors such as cinnamon, tea, coir, wood products, spices, food products, and gems, while also identifying narcotics and labour constraints as barriers to industrial development. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Public FinanceEmploymentAgriculture Read →
19 November 2025 AI summary Presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. O.K.D. Upul of No. 04, Kurunduwatta, Pelawatta Road, Pitigala. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
13 November 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara concluded his remarks by reciting a short poem he said he had seen on Facebook, linked to a reaction to an Opposition MP’s speech. He stated that he omitted an inappropriate final word and replaced it with “laddaru,” a traditional Sri Lankan sweet, while presenting the poem as a critical comment on disunity and failure to engage with the Budget. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Public Finance Read →
13 November 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara framed the 2026 Budget as part of a long-term development and fiscal sustainability plan, arguing that debate should address underlying political and economic philosophy. He criticised the Opposition, linking the UNP, SJB and SLPP to a decades-long economic model he said had failed since the 1977 Budget’s employment proposals. He defended the Government’s approach as a “people’s participatory economy” focused on human capital, citing the proposed Rs. 1,750 estate wage increase and post-tsunami railway reconstruction as examples of valuing collective national labour. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Cost of LivingEmploymentPublic Finance Read →
22 October 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara presented a petition to Parliament from Mr. Jalathge of No. 593, New Town, Thalgaswala. Presentation of Reports and Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 October 2025 AI summary T.K. Jayasundara moved to designate the Hiniduma-Kanneliya-Sinharaja “Southern Mist Triangle” as a tourism zone, supporting a proposal to Gazette the area and create administrative structures under the Tourism Ministry. He called for conservation-led development, including premium long-stay wellness residences, model tourism villages, homestays, adventure and wellness facilities, and value-added local products such as tea, kithul, cinnamon and spices. He also proposed training for local service providers and a unified administrative framework across provincial boundaries to ensure benefits reach surrounding communities. Private Members' Motion P.42/2025: Sinharaja Tourism Zone EmploymentEnvironmentInfrastructure Read →
10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara proposed developing the Sinharaja–Kanneliya–Deniyaya “mist triangle” as a sustainable tourism zone, citing its accessible location, misty rainforest ecology, freshwater resources, temperate climate, biodiversity, and cultural diversity. He argued that the area could diversify Sri Lanka’s tourism beyond beaches and traditional hill destinations, especially given concerns over coastal water quality, and attract wellness, nature, birding, adventure, and cultural tourists. He also said such development could generate national income and support local industries linked to tea, spices, gems, cinnamon, kithul products, handicrafts, and village-based tourism. Private Members' Motion P.42/2025: Sinharaja Tourism Zone EnvironmentInfrastructure Read →
10 October 2025 AI summary T.K. Jayasundara moved a motion urging the Government to designate and develop the ecosystem spanning Pitigala, Udugama, Neluwa, Deniyaya and Ratnapura as a tourist zone. He argued that tourism is important for increasing domestic income and highlighted the Sinharaja World Heritage Forest, Kanneliya forest, and Hiniduma Kanda as internationally significant wet-zone natural assets with high biodiversity and tourism potential. Private Members' Motion P.42/2025: Sinharaja Tourism Zone AgricultureInfrastructureEnvironment Read →
9 October 2025 AI summary Hon. T. K. Jayasundara raised concerns about uncontrolled bamboo growth along riverbanks contributing to flood damage by blocking bridges. He noted initiatives in Galle to develop a bamboo-based industrial village and proposed a related bamboo biochar project for use in the tea sector, citing TRI guidance on application limits. He asked whether government approval and support would be provided, in coordination with the Ministry of Industries, for introducing these products. Oral Question 2: Hospitals in Galle District AgricultureEnvironmentInfrastructure Read →
9 October 2025 AI summary Hon. T. K. Jayasundara raised concerns that soil acidification, reduced nutrient retention, and declining organic matter caused by fertilizer use are affecting tea and broader agriculture. He proposed wider use of biochar, particularly from bamboo, to improve soil microbial activity, water retention, and long-term carbon storage. He asked for the Minister’s view on establishing a coordinated mechanism involving the Ministries of Plantation, Agriculture, and Finance to address the issue urgently. Oral Question 2: Hospitals in Galle District EnvironmentAgriculture Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara supported the amendment to the Imports and Exports (Control) Act regulations extending the relevant date from 30 June 2025 to 30 September 2025, while framing it within the Government’s wider stabilization programme. He cited improved economic indicators, including GDP growth and foreign reserves, and said the Government had restored international confidence while advancing agriculture, industry, tourism, and anti-poverty initiatives. He also criticized past administrations over alleged links to corruption, narcotics, and underworld activity, and said the current Government was acting through the rule of law to address those issues. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Regulations for Vehicle Imports Law & OrderCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
6 August 2025 AI summary A petition from M. Vimalasena of Pitigala, Gallegedara Watta, Boralaeluhena Temple Road was presented to Parliament. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara proposed that the Deputy Minister identify Land Reform Commission lands causing environmental damage, citing Gin Ganga Mitiya Watta and harm to rivers that may contribute to flooding. He urged the implementation of a plan to address these environmentally harmful land uses. Oral Question: Transfer of LRC Lands to Private Individuals (Q.7/2025 – 869/2025) Land & HousingEnvironment Read →