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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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Speech history

1,262 speeches
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said Hon. Rauff Hakeem’s reference to the court judgment was timely and could be discussed if confined to that matter, but urged that unrelated issues not disrupt proceedings. He noted that Members needed time to study the judgment presented to the House and that time had already been allocated through party meetings for a debate, requesting that the House proceed with the scheduled Order of Business for the day. Points of Order and Procedural Matters: Supreme Court Determination and Parliamentary Procedures Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary The Minister moved that the Report be printed. The House agreed to the motion, and the Report was ordered to be printed. Tabling of Papers: Auditor-General Reports and Ministerial Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake corrected the procedural reference, stating that Standing Order 528 applies to Private Members’ Bills, while the House was dealing with Private Members’ Motions under Standing Order 16. Procedural Motions on Standing Order Exemption and Time Amendment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the matter raised had not been discussed in the Committee on Parliamentary Business and that the Government side was not involved in it. He requested the Deputy Speaker to obtain clarification from the Parliamentary Secretariat and provide a response, adding that the two sides could discuss the issue together. Procedural Motions on Standing Order Exemption and Time Amendment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 February 2025 AI summary Moved an amendment to the Motion on the Order Paper to change the scheduled time from 9.45 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. The House agreed to the amendment. Procedural Motions on Standing Order Exemption and Time Amendment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 February 2025 AI summary The Leader of the House moved that proceedings on Items 1 to 6 of the Order Paper be exempted from Standing Order 24(2). The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Motions on Standing Order Exemption and Time Amendment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake clarified that he was not annoyed by questions raised by Rauff Hakeem and rejected the suggestion as unfair. He stated that he and his party had consistently supported the issue concerned, including the rights of Muslim people, and noted that he accepted Hakeem’s apology. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 7 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake asked Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka to read the relevant provisions on supplementary questions under Standing Orders 92(2)(a), 92(2)(b), or 33. He requested that only the Standing Orders be read, without accompanying speeches or commentary. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 7 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Deputy Minister had adequately answered the Member’s question and that two supplementary questions had already been allowed. He objected to further repeated questioning after clear answers had been given, arguing that it was contrary to parliamentary procedure. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake formally moved the adjournment of Parliament. The presiding member put the adjournment question to the House. Adjournment and Questions at Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion to suspend Standing Order 75(2) for 25 February 2025, setting special sitting hours to consider the “Dissolution” Bill from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. The motion also provided that the Speaker would adjourn Parliament at 6.00 p.m. without putting the question, and it was agreed to. Notice of Motions and Procedural Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion under Standing Order 75(2) to set the sitting hours for consideration of the “Dissolution” Bill on 21 February 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 adjournment at 6.30 p.m. without question put; it was agreed to by the House. Notice of Motions and Procedural Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Parliament approved a motion under Standing Order 75(2) setting special sitting hours to consider the “Dissolution” Bill (2025) on 18–20, 22 and 24 February 2025. The sittings will run 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 a question being put. Notice of Motions and Procedural Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake moved a procedural motion under Standing Order 75(4) to allocate seven sitting days in February 2025 for the debate on the Bill titled “Dissolution” (2025). The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Notice of Motions and Procedural Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Moved that Parliament sit on Monday, 17 February 2025, notwithstanding Standing Order 8(1). The motion was put to the House and agreed to. Notice of Motions and Procedural Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake requested that the Leader of the Opposition withdraw a remark, stating that the comment should not be allowed to insult the Deputy Speaker. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that disrespect toward the Chair cannot be permitted, emphasizing the need to uphold parliamentary decorum and respect for presiding officers. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to disorderly conduct in the House and urged that the Leader of the Opposition either apologize to the Chair or withdraw the relevant remark. He said such behaviour should not be allowed in Parliament and warned against “thuggery” or disruptive noise in proceedings. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Bimal Rathnayake objected to the Leader of the Opposition’s conduct during a question under Standing Order 27(2), arguing that he had departed from the notified question and improperly directed an additional question to the Prime Minister. He asked the Deputy Speaker to require the Leader of the Opposition to withdraw the remark telling the Chair not to “jump in the middle,” describing it as unacceptable in the context of rising tensions in the House. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake requests that the referenced statement or matter also be expunged from the parliamentary record. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →