Hon. Aruna Panagoda, M.P.
Profession: Politician
Speeches 26 #149 of 225·#88 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 12 speeches
Last spoke 8 May 2026 in Debate
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Speech history
26 speeches- 25 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Aruna Panagoda presented two public petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mr. B.H. Rajeewa Hettige of Welmilla and Mrs. T. Premalatha of Meegoda. No details of the petitions’ subject matter were provided in the speech. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 February 2025 AI summary Aruna Panagoda supported the Budget’s Rs. 483 billion allocation for transport, arguing that public transport must be made reliable, safe, efficient, environmentally friendly and sustainable after years of politicization and deterioration. He called for modernizing SLTB services, introducing structured bus services on the main corridors into Colombo, strengthening rural and late-evening bus operations, and improving the conduct and public-service culture of transport staff under the Clean Sri Lanka programme. He also raised unresolved compensation issues from land acquisitions for the Ruwanpura Expressway in the Homagama area, stating that Budget funds should be used in stages to address payments and related administrative gaps. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day) InfrastructureCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 21 February 2025 AI summary Aruna Panagoda raised concerns over a fence erected by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board around a lagoon, stating that it was decided without requests from residents or public representatives and obstructs a road used for decades. He questioned the justification based on safety risks, including a reported suicide, and asked the Minister to intervene and review the decision to protect public access. He also noted alleged damage to embankments and water leakage into fields, suggesting that official reports on the site’s condition may be inaccurate. Oral Question: Compensation for Natural Disaster Damages (Q. First Round) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
- 21 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Aruna Panagoda asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing about the long-defunct drainage sewerage system at the Maththegoda Housing Scheme in Homagama and the National Water Supply and Drainage Board’s current construction of a fence around it. He sought details on the estimated cost, start and completion dates, selected contractor, and whether proper tender procedures were followed. He also asked whether the Minister was aware that the fencing had blocked roads used by residents for around 40 years, and what steps would be taken to remedy the situation. Oral Question: Compensation for Natural Disaster Damages (Q. First Round) InfrastructureLand & Housing Read →
- 6 February 2025 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Priyantha Kumarage of Palagama, Polgasowita. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Aruna Panagoda defended the Government’s “Clean Sri Lanka” programme as a broad initiative to improve environmental conditions, public services, ethics, living standards and economic recovery, rejecting Opposition claims that it is limited to garbage collection or beach cleaning. He cited poor conditions at Homagama bus stand and railway station, delayed local government services, and an unfinished road project as examples of problems the programme aims to address. He said the Government, elected with a large mandate, would implement the programme gradually with public participation and presidential oversight. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Corruption & Governance ReformEnvironmentInfrastructure Read →