Hon. Athula Welandagoda, M.P.
Profession: Politician
Speeches 10 #211 of 225·#149 in party
Attendance 3/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Infrastructure 5 speeches
Last spoke 18 February 2026 in Debate
Activity by sitting
7 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
Topic focus
AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
10 speeches- 18 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Athula Welandagoda defended the Government’s regulations and orders, saying they were supported by data while the Opposition relied on false allegations. He highlighted paddy procurement in the last Yala season, guaranteed prices, and levy policy as measures to protect farmers and consumers, while citing improved agricultural research, lower inflation, and economic growth as evidence of stabilization. He also rejected Opposition claims on security zones and referred to the recent passage of legislation removing MPs’ pensions as part of changing political culture. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Law & OrderAgriculturePublic Finance Read →
- 24 September 2025 AI summary Athula Welandagoda supported the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill presented by the Minister of Women and Child Affairs, arguing that legal reform should accompany efforts to build a society based on human dignity, ethics, and balanced social relations. He said laws alone cannot create good citizens and linked the Bill to the Government’s “A Prosperous Country — A Beautiful Life” policy vision and a broader change in political and social culture. Referring to violent incidents in Middeniya, including threats at a meeting and deaths connected to underworld and narcotics activity, he said the Government is working to curb drugs and criminal networks while using legislation to advance a more humane society. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human RightsLaw & OrderWomen & Children Read →
- 20 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Athula Welandagoda supported the Orders under the Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act and Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, while criticizing the Opposition for raising unrelated political arguments during the debate. He argued that recent local authority results show growing public support for the National People’s Power and said the Government has begun stabilizing a country it inherited in economic and social crisis. He also said the NPP has plans for youth development, village-level reconstruction, and broader participation in local governance, rejecting claims that support from others in local authorities amounts to political deals. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Corruption & Governance ReformEmployment Read →
- 20 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Athula Welandagoda raised concerns about delays in road maintenance inside Yala ahead of the August tourist peak, citing shortages of drivers, substitute staff, mechanics, and a local Road Development Authority examiner. He asked what interventions the Ministry would take within the next two months to expedite the works, including whether support from farmer organizations and the military could be used as in previous efforts involving fuel and resources. Oral Question: Yala National Park - Safari Jeeps and Employee Issues (Q.571/2025) Infrastructure Read →
- 20 May 2025 AI summary Athula Welandagoda referred to the Minister and Deputy Minister’s recent visit to Yala and the congestion observed at the Palatupana and Katagamuwa gates at dawn. He asked what steps were being taken to open Bembawa as an additional entry point, noting that buildings, Civil Security personnel, and basic facilities were already available and that only limited staffing and ICT support would be needed. Oral Question: Yala National Park - Safari Jeeps and Employee Issues (Q.571/2025) Infrastructure Read →
- 20 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Athula Welandagoda asked the Minister of Environment about staffing shortages, employee housing, tourist facilities, toilets, roads, and common amenities at Yala National Park. He requested details on registered tourist jeeps, inactive registered jeeps, proposed action regarding them, and whether new jeeps would be registered as replacements. He also sought separate short-, medium-, and long-term measures to protect and develop Yala’s wildlife and ecosystem, noting the park’s importance for tourism and national income. Oral Question: Yala National Park - Safari Jeeps and Employee Issues (Q.571/2025) EmploymentInfrastructureEnvironment Read →
- 10 April 2025 AI summary Asked whether, beyond Government measures, there is a defined long-term plan to involve local farmers and residents in maintaining fences. The question sought clarification on community participation in sustaining such infrastructure. Oral Question 572/2025: Elephant Management Reserves in Hambantota District Agriculture Read →
- 10 April 2025 AI summary Athula Welandagoda raised concerns about the worsening human-elephant conflict across five Divisional Secretariat divisions in the Tissamaharama electorate of Hambantota. He asked what concrete interventions, including electric fencing, would be implemented to protect people, property, and wildlife through sustainable measures involving technology and community participation. Oral Question 572/2025: Elephant Management Reserves in Hambantota District EnvironmentInfrastructureAgriculture Read →
- 19 February 2025 AI summary Athula Welandagoda defended the first NPP Government Budget as a national plan aligned with the public mandate and criticized the Opposition for offering distortions rather than substantive alternatives. He argued that past governments lacked coherent planning, contributed to bankruptcy and division, and failed on reconciliation and national development. He highlighted allocations such as Rs. 20 billion for over 1,450 kilometres of elephant fencing and emphasized tourism development, protection of national assets such as Sigiriya, and a target of over 3 million tourists as key components of the Government’s economic strategy. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Second Reading InfrastructureEnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
- 22 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Athula Welandagoda supported the Clean Sri Lanka programme as a timely initiative to address economic, social and cultural problems, while stressing the need for clearer communication and grassroots popularization through all institutions. He criticized Opposition responses as lacking constructive engagement and said the Government had a five-year mandate for systemic change. Citing waste management, preschool, tourism-area cleanliness and local development initiatives implemented in Tissamaharama, he argued that the Government has relevant experience and will proceed with necessary policy decisions to build an orderly and prosperous country. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Cost of LivingEnvironment Read →