Hon. Upali Samarasingha, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Cooperative Development
Profession: Other
Speeches 23 #163 of 225·#101 in party
Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Corruption & Governance Reform 8 speeches
Last spoke 9 April 2026 in Oral question
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Speech history
23 speeches- 24 February 2025 AI summary Upali Samarasingha outlined Budget allocations for Northern development, including funding for rural roads and bridges, the Mullaitivu Vadduvakal Bridge, resettlement of displaced persons in the North and East, improvements to the Jaffna Library, coconut cultivation, and restoration of tanks in Vavuniya. He stated that these were substantial allocations and that the Government would act fairly within its limits. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day InfrastructureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 24 February 2025 AI summary Deputy Minister Upali Samarasingha argued that the Government’s inaugural Budget is reform-oriented and sets clear five-year targets, unlike past Budgets that he said mainly extended existing allocations. He highlighted allocations for public transport, education, health, universities, prisons, probationary care, persons with disabilities and drug rehabilitation, saying these aim to improve services, welfare and reintegration. He also stated that the Government intends to reduce the Budget gap without imposing a heavy tax burden or selling national assets, while criticizing the low Opposition attendance during the Budget Debate. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Public FinanceEducationInfrastructure Read →
- 4 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Upali Samarasingha expressed condolences for disaster victims and described the recent flooding impact in Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and especially Mannar, arguing that recurring floods had been worsened by past construction in drainage paths, railway embankment issues and lack of advance preparedness. He said NPP representatives coordinated security forces, district officials and ministers to assist displaced people, including securing Rs. 37 million for immediate food and essentials and mobilizing civil society and local businesses. He called for people-centred cooperation across parties and communities to develop stronger pre-disaster mechanisms and disaster-response policy, while criticizing political point-scoring during the Adjournment debate. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) Law & OrderEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →