Hon. Upul Kithsiri, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Ratnapura

Profession: Teacher

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Speeches 43 #108 of 225·#54 in party

Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

43 speeches

7 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Upul Kithsiri welcomed Hon. Rohana Bandara’s private member’s motion and said the Government was already taking steps to address paddy and rice price stability. He argued that current paddy prices reflect reduced production costs compared with 2021–2022, citing lower fertilizer and land preparation costs, and said prices were being set to balance farmer and consumer interests. He stated that the Government was strengthening SATOSA and cooperatives through a public-private programme to maintain rice reserves, including inspections of storage facilities such as the Ambilipitiya rice store, and aimed to prevent stock shortages and price instability. Private Members' Motion 3: Making Arrangements for Maintaining a Rice Reserve AgriculturePublic FinanceCost of Living Read →
6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Upul Kithsiri asked the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development for details on recruitment to the Sevanagala Sugar Factory between 1 January 2022 and the 21 September 2024 Presidential Election. He requested figures on excess employees, the resulting additional monthly expenditure, and the Government’s planned measures for developing the factory. Adjournment and Questions at Adjournment EmploymentPublic FinanceAgriculture Read →
8 January 2025 AI summary Regulations, rules and orders approved by the previous Cabinet were presented, with emphasis on improving implementation and ensuring quality control over imports and exports, citing past incidents involving ethanol, unsafe food imports, Thriposha contamination and unsuitable rice that the new Government re-exported. He said the Government would introduce proper systems for the casino sector and defended its economic and agricultural policies by criticizing the Yahapalana period, sovereign bond borrowing, and the 2021 chemical fertilizer ban, while noting the increase of the fertilizer subsidy to Rs. 25,000. He stated that the Government’s priorities include addressing food security, farmer support, schoolchildren’s welfare, land title issues, roads and water supply, and pledged to correct misuse of public funds and deliver services over its term. Debate: Orders and Regulations (continued) Public FinanceAgricultureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →