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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
  • 28 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake questioned another Member on whether they would refrain from forming an alliance with the alleged “mastermind.” The remark appears to be an interjection seeking clarification on that Member’s political position. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 28 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake challenged the Government or relevant parties to state clearly whether they would align with the alleged “mastermind,” implying a demand for a direct political position on accountability. The remark appears to be a pointed question within a debate concerning responsibility or complicity, but no specific legislation or policy proposal is included in the excerpt. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 28 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake made a brief interjection questioning whether others intended to form a government with an alleged “mastermind.” The remark appears to be a political challenge directed at opposing members, without elaborating on a specific policy proposal or legislative issue. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 28 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake made a brief sarcastic remark, suggesting that “playtime talk” was taking place during prime time. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the statement. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 28 February 2025 AI summary Expected benefits of the Galle Port development include breakwaters to protect Galle Fort and Galle Road, a safe harbour for southern fishing boats, a dedicated passenger terminal for cruise tourism, mixed-use development near Dewata beach, and employment generation. The answer states that the original EIA was completed in the early 2000s and a Supplementary EIA for land reclamation was finalized on 9 January 2025, with public comments from the consultation period now under evaluation. It further notes that stakeholder engagement has occurred and social impacts and mitigation measures have been identified. Oral Questions 4 & 5 - Port City Project & National Youth Corps Centre (Q.432/2025) InfrastructureEnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
  • 28 February 2025 AI summary The Annual Report of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka for 2023 was tabled in Parliament. It was moved and agreed that the report be referred to the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation. Papers - Annual Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 27 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake argued that independent commissions and Parliament itself must be accountable to the public, while retaining necessary independence, resources and respect. He said the newly established Constitutional Affairs Committee would engage such institutions on their conduct, and criticized what he described as past entitlement and misuse of official residences, vehicles and public funds by former office-holders. He defended the current Government’s policy of restraint on official privileges, stated that official housing should be used only where justified, and said Parliament had initiated audits of its own expenditure, tabling audit reports on costs linked to the Speaker’s residence and vehicle use by former parliamentary office-holders. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
  • 27 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake denied an allegation that he had spoken in a threatening manner and asked the Member to withdraw it. He requested the Chair to inquire into the matter and, if necessary, have the statement expunged from the Hansard. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 27 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that Parliament was proceeding according to its normal schedule and rejected claims to the contrary as false. He said the person making the claim should take responsibility for their position. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 27 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake rejected an allegation that referred to him by name and office, stating that it was untrue. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 27 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to a serious allegation made by another Member and requested that it be withdrawn. He asked the Chair to direct the withdrawal if the Member did not do so, noting that their position had already been communicated in writing to the Chief Opposition Whip. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 27 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Minister of Labour and the Deputy Minister of Economic Development had already provided a 40-minute response addressing questions raised. He also noted that, for the first time, two days had been allocated at Committee Stage for the Finance Ministry’s Head, asking the Chair to confirm whether this was unprecedented in his 30 years of experience. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 27 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly responded affirmatively, indicating enthusiastic agreement or consent to the matter under discussion. Oral Question: Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2024 - Leak of Questions (Q.105/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 27 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake commended Hon. Harsha de Silva’s work and referred to a decision at the Parliamentary Affairs Committee to provide consultants to three Committees. He said his recollection was that technical staff requested for Hon. Harsha de Silva’s Committee were also approved, unlike other Committees which rely on the Auditor-General, and asked the Secretariat to correct any omission in the letter and provide the staff promptly. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by Multiple Members Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary Minister Bimal Rathnayake defended the National People’s Power Government’s first Budget, arguing that its first 100 days should be assessed on political discipline, social stability, and fiscal management as well as on the Budget text. He said problems such as passport queues, shortages of rice, coconuts and salt, the port container backlog, the Grade 5 scholarship paper leak, high prices, and organized crime stemmed from past mismanagement, and outlined steps taken or planned to address them. He emphasized ethical governance, citing prompt responses to controversies over qualifications and statements, and rejected claims that allocations such as the Rs. 100 million Thambuththegama Railway Station feasibility study were personal projects. He also highlighted improved parliamentary performance, including timely answers to oral and Standing Order 27(2) questions, and said the Government was maintaining elections and parliamentary discipline without misuse of state resources. Second Reading: Disposal of Waste (Prohibition) Bill 2025 Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & OrderPublic Finance Read →
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that they do not take commissions. No further policy proposal, question, or contextual detail was provided in the speech. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Continuation Day 7) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that his side does not take commissions. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Continuation Day 7) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved that Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Wijerathna presided. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Continuation Day 7) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said the Minister of Finance would provide a detailed explanation later in the day regarding tax relief measures. He stated that, following passage of the Budget, Bills would be introduced to reduce VAT and revise PAYE tax slabs and rates, in line with policy measures announced before the Budget. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Day 1-7) Public Finance Read →
  • 25 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved to exempt the day’s proceedings on item No. 1 of the Order Paper from Standing Order 88 and from the parliamentary resolution of 6 February 2025, which was agreed to. He then directed the House to resume the Second Reading debate on the Appropriation Bill, 2025, and invited R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara to begin his 20-minute contribution. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Day 1-7) Parliamentary Procedure Read →