Hon. W. H. M. Dharmasena, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· Monaragala

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Speeches 30 #135 of 225·#34 in party

Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

30 speeches

20 March 2026 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena raised concerns about fuel shortages affecting farmers, fishers, transport workers and industries during the harvest and Yala cultivation period. He requested a special expedited mechanism, possibly through QR systems or recommendations by Divisional Secretaries and Agrarian Officers, to supply diesel to farmers and sectors such as sugar cane transport for Pelwatte and Sevanagala mills. He also alleged that losses from substandard coal imports had increased reliance on oil-fired power generation and worsened diesel shortages, urging corrective action and priority support for poor communities, especially farmers in Moneragala. Adjournment Debate (Continuation): Effects of Current Global Situation on Our Economy AgricultureCorruption & Governance ReformCost of Living Read →
23 January 2026 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena questioned the Government on the financial position and future of Pelwatte, noting that despite ethanol and sugar sales in 2025, the company reportedly owes about LKR 2.57 billion to farmers, suppliers, banks and EPF. He said cane cultivation is declining as farmers and outgrowers leave the sector, and asked whether the company will be closed, privatized, or subject to another recovery plan. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Public FinanceAgriculture Read →
23 January 2026 AI summary W.H.M. Dharmasena questioned the Minister on whether workers at the Sevanagala and Pelwatte state sugar factories would receive the public sector pay increases granted since 2025. He linked the issue to falling ethanol prices, increased imports, delayed maintenance, and factory breakdowns that have left the workers in distress. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Public FinanceEmployment Read →
23 January 2026 AI summary The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena asked the Minister of Industries and Enterprise Development to provide separate figures for the extents of cultivation land owned by the Pelwatte and Sevanagala sugar factories under Lanka Sugar (Private) Ltd. The question was raised in the context of assessing the performance and land holdings of the two state-linked sugar factories. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Agriculture Read →
6 January 2026 AI summary W.H.M. Dharmasena stated that the matter under discussion would impose an undue cost on consumers. He then yielded his second supplementary question to Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri. Oral Question: CEB Transformer and Chartered Engineer Requirements for Electricity Supply (Q. relating to W.H.M. Dharmasena) Cost of Living Read →
6 January 2026 AI summary Asked the Minister whether the CEB could accept reports from its own area electrical engineers for three-phase electricity connections instead of requiring applicants to obtain third-party chartered engineer reports costing over Rs. 15,000. He said the current requirement creates financial hardship and sought a change to reduce the burden on consumers. Oral Question: CEB Transformer and Chartered Engineer Requirements for Electricity Supply (Q. relating to W.H.M. Dharmasena) Cost of LivingInfrastructure Read →
6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena asked the Minister of Energy whether the Ceylon Electricity Board requires owners of apartments and shopping complexes to purchase new transformers when obtaining electricity connections. He questioned whether the Minister accepts that this imposes significant costs on entrepreneurs and residents, and requested details of measures to provide electricity to such premises without delay using CEB transformers. Oral Question: CEB Transformer and Chartered Engineer Requirements for Electricity Supply (Q. relating to W.H.M. Dharmasena) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
3 December 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena expressed condolences for disaster deaths and described widespread flooding and damage across Monaragala District, while thanking officials, security forces, local representatives and community workers involved in relief. He alleged that delayed operation of the Kumbukkan Oya Okkampitiya anicut gates caused a sudden deluge that destroyed two bridges and disrupted farmers’ access, and requested an investigation and urgent reconstruction. He also asked that relief payments be increased, concessional electricity meter replacements be provided for affected households, aid be expedited to hill-country Tamil communities, and disaster assistance not be politicized through programmes or labels such as “Red Star.” Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) EnvironmentInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
27 November 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena raised urgent flood-related concerns in Moneragala, including submerged areas, trapped residents, blocked roads and the risk of collapse of the Kumbukkan Oya and Nakkala anicuts, and requested immediate intervention by the Irrigation Department and verification of relief arrangements. He urged expedited compensation for affected farmers and residents, noting shortages of Agricultural Research and Production Assistants and asking that reports be accepted from officers covering vacant divisions. He also called for faster issuance or return of land permits and deeds, including documents taken under the “Urumaya” programme, and proposed land kachcheris to reduce disputes. On livestock, he requested a pasture-land allocation programme using suitable reservoir reservations and open shrub lands, and asked that budget allocations for milk production be used to support traditional dairy farmers. Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage - Eleventh Allotted Day (Heads 118, 281, 282, 285-289, 292, 327, 337) AgricultureLand & HousingInfrastructure Read →
21 November 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena urged urgent intervention to stabilize the Sevanagala and Pelwatte sugar companies, describing them as central to Monaragala District’s economic development since their establishment in 1977. He cited unpaid farmer dues, employee grievances over medical insurance, EPF/ETF, promotions and salary increases, large unsold sugar stocks, and reduced cane-crushing capacity, proposing that stock sales and operational improvements be used to address these issues. He also defended his past involvement in employment matters at Pelwatte as being in the interest of local residents and argued that the factories should be protected for farmers, workers, and the district’s future. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day EmploymentAgriculture Read →
19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena argued that the current local authority electoral system is impractical and requested a return to the former preferential representation system. He raised financial and staffing difficulties in local authorities, calling for excess staff redeployment and full government reimbursement of salary costs. He also sought improved allowances and facilities for Grama Niladharis, a male recruitment quota for difficult areas, and administrative and judicial reallocation of four remote Grama Niladhari divisions in Madulla to improve public access and legal administration. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsWomen & Children Read →
7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena stated that Provincial Councils have made purchases periodically but argued that these acquisitions have been insufficient. He raised the issue to the Minister as a concern regarding the adequacy of procurement at the provincial level. Oral Question: Regional Ayurvedic Hospitals - Monaragala District Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena noted rising inpatient admissions in Ayurvedic hospitals in Monaragala and requested urgent filling of vacancies for doctors, nurses and other staff. He also raised medicine shortages in the district and asked whether the Department of Ayurveda could purchase locally grown medicinal raw materials from areas such as Medagama, Nilgala forest and Pettagamthalawa for medicine production. Oral Question: Regional Ayurvedic Hospitals - Monaragala District Healthcare Read →
7 October 2025 AI summary The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media for details on regional Ayurvedic hospitals in the Monaragala District, including their number, the extent of their service to local residents, and current staff vacancies. He also sought information on measures to further develop these hospitals, or reasons if such action is not being taken. Oral Question: Regional Ayurvedic Hospitals - Monaragala District Healthcare Read →
21 August 2025 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. W.M.G.P. Weerathunga of “Rumesha Niwasa”, Behind the School, Yudaganawa Janapadaya, Buttala. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
20 August 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena raised administrative issues in Moneragala District where four Grama Niladhari divisions have not been assigned to any judicial division, causing difficulties for land vesting, police cases, and Samurdhi recoveries. He requested that Inginiyagala be gazetted under Ampara, and Mulle-gama, Galgamuwa, and Nelliyadda under the Bibile judicial division. He also supported auditing of the Samurdhi/Community Banking network, citing large deposits and past irregularities, and urged amendments to ensure eligible vulnerable persons receive benefits and that the institutions have adequate powers to serve the public. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Public FinanceJustice & Human Rights Read →
7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. W. H. M. Dharmasena said many occupants cultivating State lands are poor and need secure land titles for practical purposes such as obtaining bank loans and transferring property to children. He asked whether the Government would promptly introduce a mechanism to issue “Urumaya” freehold deeds or other valid deeds, or revalidate BAG permits, following the temporary halt to deed issuance under the “Urumaya” programme. Oral Question: Arable LRC Lands in Monaragala District (Q.2/2025) Land & Housing Read →
7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. W. H. M. Dharmasena raised concerns that many families in Monaragala have occupied LRC lands for 30–40 years but still face delays in receiving deeds. He asked whether the Government could apply a valuation framework based on the length of occupation, rather than current land values, when issuing deeds to long-term settlers. Oral Question: Arable LRC Lands in Monaragala District (Q.2/2025) Land & Housing Read →
7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. W. H. M. Dharmasena asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on arable government lands and Land Reform Commission-owned lands in the Monaragala District. He sought clarification on whether the Government is aware that deed issuance has been suspended and that long-term occupants of LRC lands, some for 25 to 30 years, have not received title deeds or permits. He asked whether steps will be taken to issue title deeds or land permits to those occupants, and if not, the reasons for inaction. Oral Question: Arable LRC Lands in Monaragala District (Q.2/2025) AgricultureLand & Housing Read →
24 July 2025 AI summary W.H.M. Dharmasena urged the Government to expedite the Lower Uma Oya and Kumbukkan Oya projects, describing them as essential for Monaragala District. He specifically highlighted Athimale, Kotiyagala and Wilaoya as among the district’s most difficult areas requiring attention. Oral Question: Kumbukkan Oya Project (Q.5) Infrastructure Read →