Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Colombo

Profession: Politician

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Speeches 54 #91 of 225·#42 in party

Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)

Top topic Corruption & Governance Reform 20 speeches

Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Oral question

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54 speeches

10 June 2026 AI summary Asked what benefits Sri Lanka gains from replacing the earlier Adani electricity purchase arrangement, which he said involved a higher unit price, with a re-tendered Mannar-Kondechchi project involving a local investor at a lower competitive price. He argued that not all foreign investments are beneficial and framed the change as a measure to reduce costs and protect the economy. Oral Question: Renewable Energy and Electricity Generation (Q.1) Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana questioned the Prime Minister on electricity tariff relief, arguing that delays in implementing past generation plans and storage systems had contributed to solar power curtailment and financial losses. He cited estimated curtailed solar generation of 6.5 GWh in March and 24 GWh in April, and asked when businesses and households could expect reduced electricity bills under the Government’s current measures. Oral Question: Renewable Energy and Electricity Generation (Q.1) InfrastructureEnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana asked the Prime Minister about the Government’s plans to expand renewable energy generation, particularly solar and wind, to reduce electricity generation costs. He sought details on targets, strategy, progress and funding for Battery Energy Storage Systems intended to support grid integration of renewable power, and asked how the technology would improve reliability, quality and affordability of electricity for consumers and industry. Oral Question: Renewable Energy and Electricity Generation (Q.1) Public FinanceEnvironmentInfrastructure Read →
10 April 2026 AI summary Asked whether the laboratory at the Lakvijaya Power Plant is accredited, requesting a direct yes-or-no answer. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana rejected allegations raised by the Opposition Leader regarding coal quality at the Lakvijaya power plant, arguing that the PUCSL assessment relied on non-accredited laboratory data and flawed ash-content methodology. He said the Auditor-General’s Special Report was brought before COPE at the request of its government-side Chairman to identify and correct issues, and alleged that past procurement practices favoured certain suppliers while the present tender process was transparent. He acknowledged lower GCV in some consignments but said penalties, including for delays, had been imposed under the applicable framework, and stated that COPE would table its report shortly for further debate. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana raised a point under Standing Order 92(2)(b) regarding the conduct of Committee proceedings. He alleged that the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development had summoned officials from entities not listed on its agenda, including the coal company and Lakvijaya Power Station, and argued that this was contrary to parliamentary practice. He requested an immediate investigation by the Speaker to protect the independence and proper procedure of committees. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Parliamentary Procedure Read →
20 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana rejected the Opposition’s coal-related allegations, arguing that they were politically motivated and unsupported by evidence, and challenged MP Marikkar to provide the referenced bank account details. He defended the Government’s 500-day record, citing improved corruption perceptions rankings, increased revenues, profitability in state-owned enterprises, and public survey results, attributing these to anti-corruption policies. He also referred to past coal procurement issues from 2009 to 2016, including alleged tender irregularities, losses from unloading failures, plant shutdowns, and penalty reductions, to argue that previous administrations bore responsibility for major losses in the sector. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
19 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana supported the Rs. 500 billion supplementary estimate for relief and reconstruction following Cyclone “Dicha,” arguing that state agencies issued evolving warnings and that the Government mobilized essential services, the armed forces, provincial resources and volunteers for emergency response. He said the National Council for Disaster Management had been reconvened after years of inactivity and outlined proposed compensation increases across 15 sectors, including housing, agriculture, livestock, employment and infrastructure. He also rejected Opposition allegations that warnings were ignored or that emergency access repairs were ineffective, characterizing the work as necessary temporary relief measures. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) EnvironmentInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
18 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana presented a petition from Mr. Sithum Chathuranga Kudagoda of Talapathpitiya, Nugegoda. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions, after which proceedings moved to a Standing Order 27(2) question by Hon. Ravi Karunanayake. Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
3 December 2025 AI summary Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana described the scale of disaster impacts in Colombo District and Kaduwela, citing deaths, displacement, and national losses, and said weak systems, unplanned settlements, and unsafe practices had worsened vulnerability. He outlined the relief response in Kaduwela, including 41 safe centres, official coordination, military and DMC support, volunteer food distribution, and fisherfolk-led rescues, while condemning an assault on a volunteer rescuer. He urged the State to pursue planned relocation from danger zones, accelerate Kelani River flood mitigation work, and implement long-term, science-based disaster and river-basin management programmes. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) InfrastructureLaw & OrderPublic Finance Read →
14 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana defended the Government’s Budget, stating that it advances the state rebuilding programme begun under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in 2024. He rejected claims that there was no provision for Kelani flood mitigation, citing a Rs. 250 million allocation for integrated flood management in areas including Colombo and Gampaha, and said past technical plans were being reviewed under the Prime Minister’s leadership. He also disputed allegations of underused capital funds and inadequate housing allocations, stating that 58 percent of capital funds had been spent and that Rs. 15 billion was allocated for 3,000 Colombo housing units, with broader targets of 10,000 houses this year and 50,000 over three years. He further said the Government was rebuilding the public service through salary funding, recruitment exams, and Cabinet-approved appointments across multiple services. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Public FinanceInfrastructureEmployment Read →
21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana supported the motion on climate change and vulnerable states, stressing Sri Lanka’s exposure to floods, landslides and other disasters and citing 2021 disaster impacts including deaths, injuries and housing damage. He referenced Sri Lanka’s obligations under the UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement, noted the cancellation of the Kelani River flood mitigation component of the Climate Resilience Improvement Program in 2018, and called for clearer national decisions on emerging carbon market opportunities. He said consultations are under way to submit a national plan to Cabinet and that the Government is preparing a structured mechanism, led by the Prime Minister, to mitigate Kelani River flooding affecting Colombo District. Adjournment Motion: Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Foreign AffairsPublic FinanceEnvironment Read →
9 October 2025 AI summary A petition from Mrs. L.D. Swarnalatha of Mattegoda was presented to Parliament by the Member. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Opening and Announcements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 91(e), objecting that a Member’s remarks were straying from the subject under debate. He specifically argued that references to events from 1988–89 were unrelated and should not be continued. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana rejected an allegation by Hon. Mujibur Rahuman that buses were not operating on the Mattakkuliya–Soyzapura 155 route. He stated that, as of the previous day, one private bus and six Sri Lanka Transport Board buses were operating around 20 trips on the route, and said the current Government was responding to public transport concerns. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Infrastructure Read →
26 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana commented on the COPE report, highlighting major cost escalations in the Katunayake International Airport expansion project, where he said Rs. 16.728 billion had been spent on designs over more than a decade without completing the work. He also criticized changes to the NMRA medicine import approval process in 2022, alleging that a fast-track pathway enabled substandard and counterfeit medicines to enter the country, causing deaths and vision loss. He rejected Opposition criticism, linking former officeholders to the failures cited in the report and accusing them of attempting to undermine the Government through strikes and allegations. Adjournment Debate: Fourth Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Public FinanceHealthcareCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
10 September 2025 AI summary Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana tabled four petitions on behalf of citizens from Thalawathugoda, Dehiwala, Leemagahakotuwa, and Battaramulla. The petitions were formally presented to Parliament for further procedural consideration. Tabling of Committee Report and Petitions (Second Round) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 September 2025 AI summary The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana presented four public petitions to Parliament on behalf of citizens from Thalawathugoda, Dehiwala, Leemagahakotuwa, and Pelawatte, Battaramulla. No substantive details of the petitions were stated. Presentation of Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 September 2025 AI summary The member argued that agreements with economies such as the UAE support the Government’s efforts to stabilize the country and rebuild the economy, while criticizing the Opposition for raising unrelated issues during the debate. He highlighted the impact of narcotics on youth and said recent major drug seizures and arrests were revealing alleged political links, calling for investigations to proceed without premature party action. He also reported progress on reopening Parliament Grounds and the Pahalawatta grounds for public and youth sports use, noting conditional approval by the Parliament Security Council and related UDA approvals. Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (Continued) Foreign AffairsLaw & OrderSecurity & Defence Read →