Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Gampaha

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Speeches 21 #173 of 225·#111 in party

Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

21 speeches

20 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala cited improvements in public finance, stating that government revenue increased from 13.6 to 16.7 per cent of GDP, the budget deficit narrowed from 6.8 to 2.3 per cent, and the primary balance rose from 2.2 to 5.4 per cent in 2025. He argued that these results reflected a disciplined recovery programme and warned that obstructing continued economic progress would harm future generations. He also criticized the absence of Opposition Members during the debate. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Public Finance Read →
20 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala argued that Sri Lanka’s recent economic crisis must be understood in the context of institutional politicization, policy failures, debt distress, and shocks such as the Easter attacks and COVID-19, which he said led to bankruptcy and shortages of essential imports. He said the Government’s post-crisis programme prioritized stabilization through the Central Bank and Treasury, restoration of public and international confidence, and a strategic growth plan. Citing the Central Bank’s 2025 Annual Economic Review, he highlighted growth in agriculture, industry, and services, and pointed to measures such as the “Urumaya” land rights programme and support for SMEs as contributing to food security, productivity, and industrial recovery. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
3 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Asoka Supun Ranwala urged that the wetland in question be restored and conserved through an approach compatible with environmental and economic development, so it can be preserved for future generations. He noted that an expert committee report from the Gampaha District has been forwarded by the District Secretary to the relevant Ministry, and requested necessary measures to ensure the wetland’s long-term protection. Adjournment Debate: Muthurajawela Wetland EnvironmentLand & Housing Read →
3 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala seconded the Adjournment Motion on Muthurajawela, emphasizing its national ecological importance as a wetland connected to the Kelani River, Attanagalu Oya and Dandugam Oya outfalls. He highlighted its role in water retention, biodiversity, coral and sand formation, and deep carbon storage, warning that commercial pressures threaten its conservation. He supported action by the Central Environmental Authority and forthcoming Environment Ministry legislation to strengthen long-term protection of the wetland for future generations. Adjournment Debate: Muthurajawela Wetland Land & HousingEnvironment Read →
27 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala argued that agriculture policy should prioritize soil conservation, soil biota, scientific interventions, and regenerative practices to improve yields while reducing environmental harm. He stated that since 2024 the Government has expanded farmer training and soil-focused measures, citing the 2025 Yala paddy harvest of about 2.2 million metric tonnes alongside reduced fertilizer use and a higher fertilizer subsidy of Rs. 25,000 per hectare. He presented Agriculture Department, Treasury, Central Bank, and MDF data showing declining fertilizer imports and wider adoption of improved fertilizers, soil amendments, and better varieties, and linked these trends to the 2026 Budget’s focus on sustainable productivity and ecosystem protection. Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage - Eleventh Allotted Day (Heads 118, 281, 282, 285-289, 292, 327, 337) Agriculture Read →
12 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala defended the 2026 Budget by highlighting projected revenue of Rs. 5,355 billion, primary expenditure of Rs. 4,485 billion, and a primary surplus of Rs. 870 billion, while noting that interest payments, amortization and adjustments create a gross financing need of Rs. 3,740 billion. He called for substantive parliamentary discussion on how to meet that financing requirement, criticizing the Opposition for not addressing it constructively. He also emphasized the Budget’s focus on reducing rural poverty, particularly through expanded economic opportunities, village-level organization such as the Dairy Hub programme, and infrastructure development. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Public Finance Read →
21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala supported the motion on climate change, noting that Sri Lanka faces severe droughts, floods, food and water shortages, and energy disruptions despite contributing relatively little to global emissions. He referred to Sri Lanka’s role in the Climate Vulnerable Forum and its 2026-2035 commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 11,675,800 metric tons. He welcomed the Ministry of Environment’s renewed work on climate planning, including the Climate Prosperity Plan, and called for cross-party and public cooperation to meet these obligations. Adjournment Motion: Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability EnvironmentForeign Affairs Read →
20 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. D.S.A.P. Gunawardena of Panadura-Minuwangoda Road and several others. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala paid tribute to the late former MP Donald Dissanayake, highlighting his long public career from local government in Gampaha to the Western Provincial Council and Parliament. He recalled Dissanayake’s contributions to education, roads, electrification, health facilities, religious institutions, scholarships, and child development centres in the Gampaha District, as well as his roles in parliamentary committees and government assignments. He conveyed condolences on behalf of the Gampaha District to Dissanayake’s family and colleagues. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Parliamentary Procedure Read →
3 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala seconded the motion, stating that the monsoon made the debate timely and noting the recurring flood risk in low-lying, densely populated areas around the Kelani, Kalu and Gin rivers, particularly in Gampaha and Colombo. He argued that annual relief measures are insufficient and called for long-term flood mitigation, including possible embankments with pumping systems or diversion of excess water to less vulnerable areas. He urged Members and residents to work together to implement existing proposals, including past studies on the Kelani and Kalu Ganga. Adjournment Motion: Sustainable Solution for Flood Control in Kelani Valley InfrastructureEnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
17 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala stated that the budget’s environmental allocations under political leadership now recognize distinct ecosystem needs. He expressed confidence that these measures could support national environmental renewal. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate on Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and Ministry of Environment EnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
17 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala said the Ministry of Environment has a distinct mandate to protect and manage Sri Lanka’s natural resources for present and future generations. He noted that 12 environment-related institutions have been consolidated under the Ministry, ending prior fragmentation and enabling more coordinated regulation and conservation. He highlighted Sri Lanka’s unique environmental features, including its central highlands, monsoon systems, river networks, aquifers, coral reefs, climate gradients, and biodiversity, and said the Ministry is bringing environmental specialists together to support a more unified, results-oriented approach. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate on Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and Ministry of Environment Environment Read →
12 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala emphasized the importance of restoring soil health and microbial activity, arguing that excessive synthetic fertilizer use has degraded soil organic matter and reduced yields. He outlined the Government’s Soil Health Card programme, noting initial implementation in the Mahaweli “H” area, a 2025 target of 15,000 cards, and the use of soil testing to guide precise fertilizer recommendations. He said fertilizer subsidies have been liberalized to support organic and integrated approaches, and provided figures on farmer compensation and insurance payments for 2024 and early 2025, including flood-related support. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Public FinanceAgriculture Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala emphasized the need to strengthen basic science awareness across all school streams, including Commerce, by establishing Science Clubs or societies throughout the school system. He noted Budget allocations, including Rs. 100 million under the national science and technology policy, to support ongoing research, commercialization of completed projects, and intellectual property protection. He said institutions such as the Inventors’ Commission and NSF would help support innovators financially, socially, and commercially, and welcomed the provisions made to strengthen these bodies. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) EducationPublic Finance Read →
11 March 2025 AI summary Asoka Sapumal Ranwala argued that the Ministry of Science and Technology had suffered from discontinuity, downgrading and institutional fragmentation since 2005, leaving it unable to guide national policy effectively. He said the current Budget gives the Ministry renewed prominence, including allocations for institutional reorganization, development projects, National Quality Infrastructure Systems and innovation. He called for scientific determinations to guide technical decisions across government, stronger inter-ministerial coordination, and a grassroots “scientific renaissance” to counter superstition and promote public trust in science. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Debate (Heads 186, 196, 227) Public FinanceEducationCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
21 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala supported the 2025 Budget, describing it as citizen-centred and suited to current global political and economic changes. He emphasized the increase in public servants’ basic salaries, arguing that it restores dignity to labour and improves related entitlements such as pensions, overtime, and widows’ and orphans’ benefits. He also highlighted Budget measures for SME development through innovation and commercialization support, irrigation rehabilitation in schemes such as Rajangana, Minneriya and Huruluwewa, and Rs. 9 billion for Kelani Basin flood and disaster risk management. Appropriation Bill 2025: Second Reading (Fourth Allotted Day) InfrastructurePublic FinanceEmployment Read →
6 February 2025 AI summary Lime is not inherently a carcinogenic or heavy-metal-bearing substance and is used in water purification. Any elevated heavy metal content would result from contamination during the production chain rather than from lime’s natural composition or its use as a chemical reagent. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) HealthcareEnvironment Read →
6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala clarified technical aspects of lime used in water purification, explaining that limestone is processed into calcium hydroxide and that heavy metals are not normally present in either the raw material or production process. He stated that specifications for calcium hydroxide generally do not require heavy metal testing, but acknowledged that contamination could occur through other sources or irregular imports. He said reports cited by Hon. D.V. Chanaka alleging heavy metals in lime were serious and should be investigated. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) EnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
6 February 2025 AI summary Asoka Sapumal Ranwala’s intervention consists only of addressing the Deputy Chairperson of Committees, with no substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy arguments recorded in the provided text. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 February 2025 AI summary Presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. D.M.J. Bandara Dissanayake of No. 89, Borawewa, Sewanapitiya, Polonnaruwa. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →