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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
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake began to address Parliament, but the provided excerpt contains only the opening words and does not include any substantive remarks, proposals, questions, or policy references to summarize. Presentation of Bills and Regulations Approval Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary Moved the adjournment of Parliament at the conclusion of the day’s business until 11.35 a.m. on Friday, 08 May 2026. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to suspend Standing Order 88 and set Parliament’s sitting hours for Friday, 08 May 2026, from 11.35 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The motion also provided that the Speaker adjourn Parliament at 5.30 p.m., and it was agreed to. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary A procedural motion was moved to vary the day’s sitting hours notwithstanding Standing Order 88, setting sessions from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., with adjournment by the Speaker at 5.30 p.m. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake criticized Opposition figures, including Sajith Premadasa, for allegedly opposing wage increases for Malaiyaha Tamil estate workers and taking the issue to the Bribery Commission. He urged Mano Ganesan to align with those supporting the wage increase rather than with those who challenged it. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Corruption & Governance ReformEmployment Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake objected to raising the matter outside established parliamentary procedures, stating that urgent issues could be taken up under Standing Order 27(2) or through supplementary questions. He argued that the matter was not a question suitable for that stage and emphasized that Parliament is responsible to all citizens, rejecting any separate procedural category for “estate people.” Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary Moved that Parliament be exempted from Standing Order 27 in relation to Items 3, 4 and 5 of the Main Business on the day’s Order Paper. The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake objected to a Member wearing a cap during proceedings, prompting interruptions in the Chamber. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake made a brief interjection asking whether someone “did the hedgehog dance.” No substantive policy issue, legislative matter, proposal, or demand was raised in the recorded statement. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake clarified that he had not referred to the individual in question. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake responded to interruptions by criticizing the Leader of the Opposition and Hon. Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, referring sarcastically to May Day events and “dance lessons” in Parliament. The remarks were a brief political jibe rather than a substantive policy intervention. Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 May 2026 AI summary The Government had informed the Parliamentary Business Committee of its intention to debate the matter, but the planned presentation of the Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill affected the schedule. It is proposed that the matter be taken up in the next Parliament week and submitted to the Parliamentary Business Committee the following day. Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 May 2026 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake thanked the Deputy Chairperson of Committees for presiding over the consideration of 480 clauses and commended the accuracy with which the proceedings were conducted. Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Committee and Third Reading Stages Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to vary the sitting hours notwithstanding Standing Order 8, setting the day’s sitting from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. The motion provided for the Speaker to adjourn Parliament at 5.30 p.m., and it was agreed to. Motion on Sitting Hours Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary The Government agreed to allow the requested debate from 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. in accordance with Standing Orders. Bimal Rathnayake warned that if the Opposition obstructed the main business of the House, the Government would withdraw the concession and would not allocate any additional time beyond the agreed slot. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that insulting allegations were being made against the Speaker and urged that disciplinary action be taken, arguing that there should be limits to such conduct. The exchange occurred amid interjections, with some remarks later expunged. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged the House to proceed to the main business on the Order Paper. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to continued exchanges after time had been allocated, urging that the sitting move on to the main business. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly requested that parliamentary proceedings be allowed to continue. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 May 2026 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that while Members’ request to take up the motion could be allowed, it would disrupt the day’s scheduled business and involved matters already addressed to the Leader of the Opposition as well as facts before Court. He proposed, on procedural grounds, allocating time from 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. that afternoon for the debate. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →