Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran, M.P.
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Speeches 88 #55 of 225·#3 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution 30 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate
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Speech history
88 speeches- 23 October 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media for annual admissions to Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medical education since 2021, the number of qualified graduates awaiting employment, current approved cadre, actual cadre and vacancies in Siddha and Ayurveda hospitals, and obstacles to appointing unemployed indigenous medicine graduates. He highlighted severe staffing shortages in Mullaitivu, stating that only one of 14 sanctioned community medical officer posts is filled, and requested clarification on whether over 2,000 qualified graduates awaiting appointments will receive state employment or be directed to private practice. He also urged special consideration and 2026 funding to develop Mullaitivu District Siddha Hospital as a centre for medical tourism, paid services and integrated Siddha care in the Northern Province. Oral Question: Students Admitted to Government Universities for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (Q.9/2025) Public FinanceHealthcareEmployment Read →
- 9 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised concerns over illegal sand mining, deforestation, land issues, and what he described as Sinhala-Buddhistization in Mullaitivu, while acknowledging recent and planned government infrastructure projects such as the Vettuvaykal and Kokkilai-Pulmoddai bridges. He argued that Mullaitivu remains underdeveloped despite its tourism potential, citing inadequate transport, amenities, promotion, investor confidence, and the continuing presence of explosive remnants, and urged expedited demining. Referring to regional disparities in the 2024 Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority data, he requested that the Government establish and support effective tourism facilities in Mullaitivu, while also addressing memorialization, land, worship, and disappeared persons’ issues affecting the district. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Final Speeches EnvironmentEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionInfrastructure Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised concerns that hospitals designated as Base Hospitals in Puthukudiyiruppu, Mankulam and Mallavi lack adequate staff and resources despite signage. He highlighted difficulties faced by pregnant mothers in areas such as Mallavi and Murikandy, who often have to travel to Mullaitivu or Kilinochchi hospitals due to insufficient services locally. He requested steps to bring hospitals in Mullaitivu District up to proper standards and asked whether the Government would ensure Mullaitivu and Mannar Districts are developed rather than left behind. Oral Question: Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals - Staff and Physical Resources HealthcareInfrastructure Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised concerns about unequal health service provision in Mannar and Mullaitivu, citing their exclusion from the Ministry’s list of internship training centres and significant cadre shortages in Mullaitivu, including doctors, specialists, pharmacists, and nursing officers. Referring to earlier discussions on Mullaitivu General Hospital and assurances regarding a doctors’ hostel, he asked when the Government would bring Mannar and Mullaitivu hospitals to parity with other districts and remove them from the list of hardship stations. Oral Question: Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals - Staff and Physical Resources Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionHealthcare Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media about deficiencies in staffing and facilities at Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals, including the absence of internship training for doctors and unfilled specialist vacancies. He questioned whether the Government acknowledged inequities in health services where patients must be referred to other district hospitals for basic examinations and consultations due to inadequate resources. He sought clarification on whether a policy decision would be taken to ensure adequate staff and physical resources for all district hospitals, including Mullaitivu and Mannar. Oral Question: Mullaitivu and Mannar General Hospitals - Staff and Physical Resources HealthcarePublic Finance Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran urged the Government to expedite the resettlement of families who remain refugees. He acknowledged and welcomed positive steps taken by the NPP Government while requesting faster action on this issue. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran paid tribute to Thiyaga Theepam Thileepan and argued that Tamil rights issues remain unresolved, citing land settlement, political prisoners and militarization. He called for an immediate halt to the Kivul Oya project in the Mahaweli “L” Zone, alleging it would seize and submerge traditional Tamil lands, tanks, paddy fields and villages in Vavuniya North for the benefit of new settlers. He also urged the Government to stop the Mannar wind power project within residential areas, citing sustained local protests and prior discussions with the President, and demanded action against illegal fishing in Mullaitivu waters, questioning the inaction of the Navy and fisheries authorities. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionLand & HousingEnvironment Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran indicated that his second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. Oral Question Q.8/2025: Mullaitivu District General Hospital Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised a supplementary question on the condition of the Mullaitivu District General Hospital, noting that its male and female wards operate in temporary buildings and that overcrowding has forced patients to be treated on mats in corridors. He said Mullaitivu and Mannar are the only Vanni district general hospitals listed under hardship areas and requested that the Government give priority to constructing permanent patient wards for these hospitals. Oral Question Q.8/2025: Mullaitivu District General Hospital HealthcareInfrastructure Read →
- 11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised the unresolved displacement of Tamil families from Mullikulam in Mannar District, stating that despite earlier resettlement in 2002, they were forced out again in 2007 and remain unable to return to their lands. He said over 1,500 acres of private lands, irrigation tanks, houses and fishing areas are occupied by the Navy, Forest Department and other authorities, while many families live in nearby villages or refugee camps in India. He urged the House to take immediate action to release the occupied lands and resettle the Mullikulam people without delay. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Land & HousingEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 22 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran argued that Tamil national identity and land rights in the North and East continue to be undermined through land acquisition, settlement, military control, and the imposition of Sinhala-Buddhist symbols, and demanded the immediate return of lands and reduction of troop presence. He called for full implementation of the 13th Amendment, including police and land powers, within a merged North-East, and reiterated support for federal power-sharing. He also highlighted development disparities in districts such as Mullaitivu, Mannar, and Kilinochchi, proposing an Economic Development Authority and increased allocations to achieve parity. Adjournment Motion: Human Rights Issues Faced by the Tamil Community in the North, East and Hill Country Land & HousingEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionInfrastructure Read →
- 22 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran said applicants who passed two rounds of interviews have waited more than six years for appointments despite over 600 vacancies, blaming the delay on government departmental failings. He noted that many had served for long periods as volunteers and were formally assessed, and asked the Deputy Minister to ensure a pathway for their appointment. Oral Questions and Answers (Q.846/2025, Q.1024/2025, Q.1068/2025, Q.1070/2025, Q.1073/2025, Q.1076/2025, Q.1092/2025) Public FinanceEmployment Read →
- 22 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media about the delay in recruiting 454 Healthcare Assistants selected in 2019 for permanent Grade III posts in the Northern Province, reportedly due to lack of Finance Ministry approval. He highlighted that 643 vacancies are affecting health services in the Province and sought details on any administrative or legal constraints despite appointment letters being issued, as well as whether expedited recruitment steps will be taken. Oral Questions and Answers (Q.846/2025, Q.1024/2025, Q.1068/2025, Q.1070/2025, Q.1073/2025, Q.1076/2025, Q.1092/2025) EmploymentHealthcare Read →
- 21 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran raised concerns during debate on several fiscal and regulatory instruments, urging action on local grievances. He asked the Government to consider Mannar residents’ objections to additional wind turbines after a presidential decision to suspend the project temporarily and seek public views. He also called for full cooperation with international forensic and human rights experts in the Chemmani mass grave exhumations, citing reported findings of 147 skeletal remains, alleged witness intimidation, past inquiries, and testimony from the Krishanthy Kumaraswamy case. He demanded an independent international judicial inquiry into Chemmani, the return of related case files to Jaffna, and similar international scrutiny of the Kokkuvil/Kokkilai/Kokkuthoduvai grave. Debate: Customs Ordinance Resolution and Related Regulations Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionEnvironmentJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 19 August 2025 AI summary Welcoming the direct refund system due to begin on 1 September, Thurairasa Ravikaran raised concerns about passengers being informed of bus or transport cancellations only minutes before departure, leaving them stranded at night without alternatives to reach Colombo. He cited incidents on 17–18 June involving the Pudukkudiyiruppu–Mullaitivu connection and asked the Deputy Minister to ensure timely notification, proper remedies, and a definite solution by 1 September. Oral Question: SLTB Bus Journey Cancellations (Q.6/1075/2025) Cost of LivingInfrastructure Read →
- 19 August 2025 AI summary Raised Question No. 6 (1075/2025) to the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation regarding the cancellation of SLTB bus journeys for which passengers have made online seat reservations. Sought clarification on the issue, including the handling of affected reservations and related passenger arrangements. Oral Question: SLTB Bus Journey Cancellations (Q.6/1075/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Thurairasa Ravikaran raised concern over alleged illegal night fishing in the Mullaitivu sea area using powerful lights. He questioned why the Navy, Police and Department of Fisheries had not stopped these activities despite being responsible for enforcement. Debate: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Regulations EnvironmentLaw & Order Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Thurairasa Ravikaran welcomed the debate on Regulations under the Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act and commended the Government’s action, while invoking the remembrance of Pandara Vanniyan to highlight current concerns in the Vanni. He raised objections to Cabinet-approved wind power towers in Mannar, citing local protests at Thalladi, and urged authorities to remove the components opposed by residents. He also sought attention to the disappearance of fisherman Vincent Paul Arumai in Mullaitivu, noting damage and human blood found on his boat and suspicions of an attack linked to illegal sea activities. Debate: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Regulations Law & OrderSecurity & DefenceEnvironment Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran argued that the Government acts swiftly on investigations when there is political pressure, citing the committee report on allegations against former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, but has failed to apply similar urgency to alleged violence against Tamils, including massacres, disappearances and wartime atrocities. He questioned when investigations and justice would be delivered for these issues and called for the same transparency and immediacy shown in the IGP case. Referring to remarks by Deputy IGP Gunandavadu Nishantha de Soysa on the Weligama Sergeant Uppul murder inquiry, he argued that alleged perpetrators or their institutions should not investigate themselves and rejected state-led inquiries into alleged abuses by successive governments. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Justice & Human RightsEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 18 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran urged the Government to address unemployment among Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medical graduates, noting that increased university intakes and limited public appointments have created a growing backlog. He proposed creating about 7,043 new cadre positions, including Medical Officers and Community Medical Officers, based on district population needs, and called for expedited appointments for current and upcoming graduates. He also recommended adjusting university intake to match available training resources and job opportunities, protecting traditional apprenticeship-based knowledge, and developing indigenous medicine through tourism and export links. Debate: Orders under Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act No. 49 of 2024 EmploymentHealthcarePublic Finance Read →