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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
  • 22 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said rural road funding would be detailed during the Ministry debate and addressed the KL-02 road project, stating it was terminated in July 2019 due to poor performance by the contractor joint venture. He said a subsequent Cabinet decision sought to re-award the balance work to the same contractors at updated rates, followed by litigation that delayed the project for five years. He proposed seeking Cabinet approval to use Rs. 400 million recovered through the performance bond to complete the roads, referring underperforming contractors to enforcement authorities, and sending the matter to COPE for examination. Oral Questions: STaRR Project (Q.1/2025), KL-2 Project Kalutara (Q.2/2025), Lands - Elpitiya DS (Q.3/2025), Meegahakiula Bus Station (Q.4/2025) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
  • 22 February 2025 AI summary Under the ADB-funded iRoad Programme in Kalutara, the KL-02 package was awarded in 2016 to a joint venture but was terminated in 2019 due to poor performance after only 34.63 km of 88.44 km had been developed. The Minister stated that rebidding was delayed by a Commercial High Court injunction, with the case disposed of only in December 2024 after the programme period had ended, leaving nine roads in Matugama and Agalawatte incomplete and causing public inconvenience. He said the performance bond proceeds have been credited to the Treasury Deposit Account and proposed using these domestic funds to complete the remaining works. Oral Questions: STaRR Project (Q.1/2025), KL-2 Project Kalutara (Q.2/2025), Lands - Elpitiya DS (Q.3/2025), Meegahakiula Bus Station (Q.4/2025) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that he had already clarified the matter and emphasized that ego-related issues were not a concern. Adjournment Motion: Elephant Deaths Due to Train Collisions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Minister Bimal Rathnayake thanked the Member for bringing the Adjournment Motion and defended the Government’s right to raise such matters, while acknowledging concerns about the manner in which it was seconded. Addressing the recent elephant–train collision, he expressed regret and said the Transport Ministry had previously met railway officials to identify hotspots, including the Gal Oya area, and seek practical community-based measures rather than costly infrastructure options. He stated that delays in implementing known solutions had contributed to the problem, and that following the incident the Transport and Environment Ministries met officials and agreed on immediate actions, with the Environment Minister to provide further details. Adjournment Motion: Elephant Deaths Due to Train Collisions InfrastructureEnvironmentParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Moved the motion that Parliament do now adjourn, initiating the adjournment procedure for the sitting. Adjournment Motion: Elephant Deaths Due to Train Collisions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake informed the Chair that the Government would allocate an additional three minutes of its speaking time to another Member. Appropriation Bill 2025: Second Reading (Fourth Allotted Day) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary A motion was moved to vary Standing Order 75(2) for the consideration of the Appropriation Bill (2025), setting the parliamentary sitting on Friday, 21 March 2025 from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. The motion also provided that the Speaker would adjourn Parliament at 6.00 p.m. without putting a question, and it was agreed to. Business of Parliament: Scheduling Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion under Standing Order 75(2) to set extended sitting hours for consideration of the Appropriation Bill 2025 on 28 February, 7 March, and 14 March 2025. The motion provided for sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m., with Standing Orders 8(5) and (6) applying at 6.00 p.m. and adjournment at 6.30 p.m. without question put; it was agreed to. Business of Parliament: Scheduling Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved a motion under Standing Order 75(2) setting extended sitting times for Parliament to consider the Appropriation Bill 2025 on specified dates in February and March. The motion provided for sittings from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m., with Standing Orders 8(5) and (6) applying at 6.00 p.m. and adjournment at 6.30 p.m. without question put; it was agreed to. Business of Parliament: Scheduling Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a motion under Standing Order 75(5) to allocate specified sitting days from 27 February to 21 March 2025 for consideration of the Appropriation Bill (2025). The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Business of Parliament: Scheduling Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake briefly indicated that the relevant information or document was already available, referring to a book present in the chamber. He made no substantive policy argument or proposal in this intervention. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected on a procedural point, stating that the relevant Standing Order was contrary to what was being said. The intervention was brief and focused on compliance with parliamentary procedure. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake raised a procedural objection, stating that the relevant Standing Order was contrary to the manner in which another member was speaking. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake asked for clarification on whether the matter being raised fell under Standing Order 92(2)(b) or 92(2)(a). Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake requested that Standing Order 92(2)(a) be stated or clarified in the Chamber. He noted that schoolchildren in the Gallery could hear the proceedings, implying the need for procedural clarity and audibility. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake briefly intervened to ask for clarification on the content of “92(2)(a).” The question sought the specific wording or meaning of that cited provision, likely in the context of a Bill, regulation, or procedural rule under discussion. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake urged the House to proceed to the scheduled main Business at 10.30 a.m., noting that a Ministerial statement and two interventions had already taken place. He cautioned that further discussion of matters under criminal investigation could risk hindering ongoing probes through unnecessary disclosures. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary The Minister informed Parliament that the Deputy Minister of Finance, Prof. Anil Jayantha, was prepared to respond to a question raised under Standing Order 27(2), but an urgent matter prevented the response that morning. After consultation with Hon. Karunanayake, the answer was deferred to the following morning. Question by Private Notice: Plans for Achieving Foreign Reserve Targets and Debt Servicing Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 20 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to granting another member additional speaking time during the sitting. The intervention was procedural and addressed to the Deputy Chairperson. Budget Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 20 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake noted that reports from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption had been directed to the Committee on Parliamentary Business following a proposal by the Prime Minister. He pointed out that, under the Standing Orders, the committee must be established, but said it had not yet been formed, and urged the Speaker to ensure its urgent establishment. Papers Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →