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10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· National List

Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House of Parliament

Profession: Politician

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Speeches 1,262 #1 of 225·#1 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 955 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate

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1,262 speeches
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake argued that the current government has restored public trust by creating a corruption-free administration, citing anti-bribery measures at the Ministry of Industries and increased investor confidence. He said foreign direct investment had reached USD 650 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared with USD 483 million in 2023 and USD 724 million in 2024, and linked this to higher tax compliance and export income. He called for legal action over past corruption and alleged crimes, including the bond scam, cases involving the Rajapaksa administration, killings such as those of Wasim Thajudeen and Lasantha Wickrematunge, and the Easter Sunday attacks. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Corruption & Governance ReformForeign AffairsPublic Finance Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the response given to Hon. Kader Masthan’s question was inadequate. He undertook to obtain a proper response and provide it on Friday, thanking the Member for raising the matter. Question by Private Notice: Colombo–Kankesanthurai Train Service and Tourism Promotion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, a request was made for two weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Questions: NYSC Training Centres, Preschools, and Education Reforms Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the requested information must be gathered from several Ministries and that a correct answer would be provided on a future sitting day. Oral Question: India–Sri Lanka Agreements and Education Policy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister, Bimal Rathnayake requested additional time to respond to a question raised by Ajith P. Perera. He stated that the answer would be provided at an early future sitting after obtaining information from the relevant Ministries. Oral Question: India–Sri Lanka Agreements and Education Policy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary Moved that the report be printed, and the motion was agreed to. The House ordered the report to be printed. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake tabled the 2023 Annual Report of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority on behalf of the Minister of Health and Mass Media. He moved that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Empowerment, and the motion was agreed to. Parliament Opening and Papers Tabling Parliamentary ProcedureHealthcare Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary Moved that the reports before Parliament be printed. The motion was agreed to, and Parliament ordered that the reports be printed. Parliament Opening and Papers Tabling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 May 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved, on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, for approval of regulations made under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act and published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 2428/07 of 19 March 2025, noting that Cabinet approval had been granted. He also presented motions listed as Items 2 to 11 on the Order Paper relating to standards under the Public Finance Management Act. Papers: Presentation of Regulations I to XI Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 May 2025 AI summary Time was sought to respond to the question, noting that it involves matters across more than one ministry. The Minister indicated that an inter-ministerial element requires further coordination before an answer can be provided. Oral Question: Minimum Monthly Wage for Migrant Workers (SO 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 May 2025 AI summary Moved for approval of the Gazette notification on the Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles issued under the Finance Act, No. 35 of 2018, noting that Cabinet approval had been granted and that it had been laid before Parliament. After the motion was agreed to, he moved that Parliament adjourn. Debate: Finance Act Order and Notification on Luxury Tax on Motor Vehicles - Continued (Afternoon Session) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 May 2025 AI summary The response to Question No. 7 stated that Stage 1 of the East Terminal project at Colombo Port began in March 2013 and Stage 2 in April 2021. It further stated that a new road layout was approved on 22 January 2025 with the consent of Engineering and Operations division representatives, and that no related issue requiring further action had arisen. Oral Questions - Various Tabled and Private Notice Questions Infrastructure Read →
  • 21 May 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that if the road in question falls under the Road Development Authority, he would issue instructions to address it. If not, he suggested it could be submitted under the Rural Roads Development Project, and requested the relevant details to minimize the difficulties faced. Oral Question: Bridge at Pansilgoda, Minuwangoda - Non-Completion (Q.2/2025) Infrastructure Read →
  • 21 May 2025 AI summary An inquiry will be initiated after obtaining information from the Member and officials regarding problematic bridge contracts handled by SD&CC. It was stated that SD&CC had 69 bridge contracts, 19 of which have become social issues, and that due to malpractice, losses, and lack of capacity, 27 contracts were removed from SD&CC and reassigned after the current Government took office. The Minister said the Government is reviewing such bridges for expedited decisions and may proceed under the supervision of the newly established Minuwangoda Urban Council if it is willing. Oral Question: Bridge at Pansilgoda, Minuwangoda - Non-Completion (Q.2/2025) InfrastructureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 21 May 2025 AI summary Construction of a bridge project begun in 2021 and expanded with a new bridge in 2022 has been delayed due to rain, water management requests by farmer organizations, raw material shortages, and issues involving the State Development and Construction Corporation. The cost estimate has been revised from about Rs. 46.07 million to Rs. 86.59 million, with Treasury funds released only for completed and approved work. Due to the unfinished bridge, two private buses have been rerouted between Gampaha and Minuwangoda, leaving about one kilometre unusable, and steps are being taken to terminate the current contract and transfer completion to the Minuwangoda Urban Council by the end of the year. Oral Question: Bridge at Pansilgoda, Minuwangoda - Non-Completion (Q.2/2025) Infrastructure Read →
  • 21 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that some development projects may be discontinued due to consequences of the economic crisis, poor political management, inadequate feasibility studies, and projects driven by local interests rather than economic returns. He said the Government intends to proceed methodically, address difficulties around land acquisition and release, and avoid holding acquired lands idle without clear development plans. He added that lands in some river basins that have remained unused for 20–30 years should be returned to the people, and that the new Government will seek to minimize such situations in future. Oral Question: Lands Acquired for Kurunegala-Habarana Railway Line - Compensation/Ex-Gratia Payment (Q.1/2025) Land & HousingPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
  • 21 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the proposed Habarana railway extension, initiated around 2019, was discontinued by Cabinet decision in March 2023 after around 4,440 land plots covering about 350 hectares had been acquired under the Land Acquisition Act. He said affected landowners include those who received advance compensation and those who did not, and that the Government is considering fair relief as the lands are returned. A joint Cabinet memorandum has been submitted through the Ministry of Lands, with further action expected after ministry observations and possible coordination through the District Coordinating Committee. Oral Question: Lands Acquired for Kurunegala-Habarana Railway Line - Compensation/Ex-Gratia Payment (Q.1/2025) Public FinanceLand & Housing Read →
  • 21 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that lands in the Galewela and Dambulla Divisional Secretary’s Divisions have vested in the State under the Land Acquisition Act, with certain temple properties and public lands affected as specified in Extraordinary Gazette No. 2126/52 of 6 June 2019. He said a joint Cabinet Memorandum on the matter was submitted by the Ministry of Lands on 12 December 2024, but no Cabinet decision had yet been received, and subsequent actions would depend on that decision. Oral Question: Lands Acquired for Kurunegala-Habarana Railway Line - Compensation/Ex-Gratia Payment (Q.1/2025) Land & Housing Read →
  • 21 May 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Industries and Industrial Promotion, Bimal Rathnayake tabled the 2023/2024 Annual Report of Lanka Phosphate Company Ltd. He proposed referring the report to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, which the House agreed to. Papers - Annual Reports Tabling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 May 2025 AI summary Annual Reports of Lakdiv Engineers (Pvt) Ltd. for 2016 to 2020 were tabled in Parliament. A proposal was made and agreed to refer the reports to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development. Papers - Annual Reports Tabling InfrastructureParliamentary Procedure Read →