Hon. Wasantha Pushpa Kumara, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Ratnapura

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Speeches 9 #217 of 225·#155 in party

Attendance 5/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

9 speeches

20 May 2026 AI summary The Hon. Wasantha Pushpa Kumara supported the CBSL Annual Economic Review 2025, arguing that it reflected economic recovery under stable and transparent policy management rather than a political narrative. He cited sustained GDP growth of about 5 per cent, improved inflation management toward the 5 per cent target, stable food and energy prices despite external pressures, and lower interest rates that expanded private sector credit. He also noted the relaxation of vehicle import restrictions as part of efforts to revive commerce and market activity. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Public FinanceEmploymentCost of Living Read →
20 May 2026 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. P. Tilakarathna de Silva of Mahatanna, Muthuwettugama, Belihuloya. No further details of the petition were provided in the speech. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
22 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Wasantha Pushpa Kumara outlined the 2026 Health Ministry allocations, citing Rs. 654 billion in total expenditure for hospital operations, development, medical supplies, nutrition, disease prevention, staff capacity development, research, indigenous medicine and ambulance services. He highlighted specific allocations for Ratnapura District, including oncology and cardiac facilities at Ratnapura Teaching Hospital, buildings at Kalawana Base Hospital and Embilipitiya District General Hospital, and ongoing provincial health projects. He also noted local improvements in Balangoda, Rassagala, Belihuloya and Kalthota, including Ayurveda services and plans for a new Balangoda Primary Medical Care Unit, and rejected Opposition claims that the health sector is collapsing. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) HealthcarePublic Finance Read →
21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Wasantha Pushpa Kumara supported the NMRA Act reforms, stating that the amendments and Gazette No. 2446/34 of 21 July 2025 empower the NMRA to set maximum ceiling prices and pricing formulas for medicines imported or manufactured in Sri Lanka. He argued that this would allow price caps across pharmacological groups and reduce costs for the public, framing the measure as part of the Government’s wider welfare-oriented reforms in health, education, transport and justice. He also referenced the establishment of the Criminal Proceeds Investigations Division as part of efforts to address misuse of state resources and recover public assets. Debate: Regulations under National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act No. 5 of 2015 Corruption & Governance ReformHealthcareCost of Living Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Wasantha Pushpa Kumara supported amendments to the National Audit Act, No. 19 of 2018, citing the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan 2025–2029 and the IMF Governance Diagnostic Assessment 2023 as grounds for strengthening audit enforcement and information-sharing with law enforcement. He outlined proposals to reform surcharge procedures, including replacing sole reliance on “negligence,” creating an independent five-member Surcharge Review Committee, and allowing the Auditor-General to initiate complaints where fraud, corruption or misuse is suspected. He argued that these changes would reduce political influence over surcharge decisions, address weaknesses in current arrangements for ministries and departments, and improve public financial management and service delivery. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceJustice & Human Rights Read →
5 June 2025 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. W.D.L. Devapriya of Samanala Para, Pambahinna, Belihuloya. Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 March 2025 AI summary Presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. H.L. Lakmini Kumari of Pinnawala, Balangoda. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Wasantha Pushpa Kumara argued that longstanding failures in health policy had left hospitals with inadequate infrastructure, staffing shortages, and poor retention of specialists and other health workers. He said the Government is expanding cardiac and cancer treatment capacity through new cath labs and ADB-funded linear accelerators, and cited severe specialist shortages in several Ratnapura District hospitals. He stated that relief measures such as raising the PAYE threshold, increasing allowances, updating outdated cadre requirements, and recruiting trained allied health personnel are intended to improve the health service in line with the Government’s policy declaration. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Public FinanceEmploymentHealthcare Read →
5 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Wasantha Pushpa Kumara linked the debate to the principle that health is a fundamental right under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and said this underpins Sri Lanka’s health policy. He challenged an Opposition claim that state funds had not been misused by citing a 2018 Daily FT report that Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara had admitted in Parliament to receiving a Rs. 1 million cheque from a Perpetual Group-linked company. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues HealthcareCorruption & Governance Reform Read →