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Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, M.P.

New Democratic Front (NDF)· Badulla

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Speeches 248 #18 of 225·#2 in party
Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 95 speeches
Last spoke 20 May 2026 in Procedural

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248 speeches
  • 14 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake criticized the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Community Infrastructure Facilities for not yet delivering on its stated promises, particularly on controlling coconut prices and addressing crop damage by monkeys and langurs. He questioned the Government’s wildlife census and called for concrete action on animal-related agricultural losses. He noted that key plantation-related institutions and lands are no longer under this Ministry, urged stronger support for estate workers demanding a wage increase from Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 1,750, and said estate communities that voted for the Government are awaiting solutions to housing, wages and livelihoods. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) AgriculturePublic Finance Read →
  • 12 March 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concerns over an acting appointment in the Uva Provincial Revenue Department, stating that qualified officers already exist within the Department and suggesting the appointment appeared political. He requested that a lawful appointment to the post of Provincial Commissioner of Revenue be made as soon as possible, rather than allowing an accountant from the Accountants’ Service to act while holding another post. Oral Question: Provincial Commissioner of Revenue - Uva (Q.392/2025) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 12 March 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a supplementary question about the appointment of the Provincial Commissioner of Revenue in Uva, noting that the post is usually filled by experienced Inland Revenue officers but is currently held temporarily by an officer from the Accountants’ Service. He requested that the vacancy be gazetted and a proper permanent appointment made promptly, given that qualified officers have applied and the matter has gone to court. Oral Question: Provincial Commissioner of Revenue - Uva (Q.392/2025) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 3 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned the explanation given for the President’s overseas travel costs and asked for clarification on how 11 people travelled to three countries for Rs. 1.8 million. In the Energy Ministry debate, he criticized the handling of the recent power outage, citing CEB’s own media release and arguing that known Sunday load-management issues involving hydro, Norochcholai and solar generation had not been addressed. He alleged conflicts of interest involving the CEB Chairman and Resource Management Associates, tabled related documents, and raised concerns over delayed solar PPAs, reduced solar tariffs and payment delays affecting investors. He also urged more consultative policymaking on energy and fuel distribution to avoid public panic and hardship for rural fuel outlets. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) InfrastructurePublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 1 March 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake stated that the Opposition does not seek to undermine or bankrupt the Government, but raised a practical concern about fuel availability in Ella. He noted that with only one petrol station in the area and the following day being Sunday, tourists were unable to refuel, implying a need for immediate attention to fuel supply in the tourist destination. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Cost of Living Read →
  • 1 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake rose on a point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 28 February 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake urged officials or the Government to perform their duties properly, warning that failure could lead to consequences similar to those experienced in 2022. He concluded by thanking the Chair for the time allotted. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 28 February 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned the Government’s stated cost of the President’s visits to China, India and Dubai with an 11-member delegation, asking the Prime Minister to explain how the travel could have cost only Rs. 18 million. He also referred to his past support for Aruna Jayasekara’s bid to become Army Commander, saying he had conveyed the relevant letter to former President Maithripala Sirisena. He supported returning lands in the North by removing Army camps, but urged the Government not to relocate those camps to Diyatalawa and other areas in Badulla District, arguing that vegetable farmers and local facilities were being displaced. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionLand & HousingSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 28 February 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake criticized the Government’s budgeting for the “A Prosperous Country” programme, arguing that it lacked clear and proper estimates. He demanded that the required funding be specified accurately and said the President should review the estimates. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Public Finance Read →
  • 28 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake challenged claims that the previous government had done nothing, citing Central Bank data on dollar and foreign reserves. He raised concerns that newly established police stations in Badulla District are operating in rented premises without proper buildings and requested Budget attention for constructing facilities. He also questioned the adequacy and purpose of the Rs. 300 million allocation for the “A Prosperous Country – Beautiful Life” programme, arguing it was insufficient for the stated objective. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Law & OrderInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
  • 28 February 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake argued that recent shootings and killings show public security is deteriorating and warned that international circulation of such incidents could harm the recovering tourism sector. He questioned the Government’s ability to curb underworld activity, citing the failure to locate Ishara Sewwandi, and urged the Minister of Public Security to ensure Police, CID and STF personnel receive proper allowances, stating that only part of the promised 40 per cent adjustment had been added to basic salaries. He also criticised the 2025 Budget narrative for omitting the 2022-2024 period under Ranil Wickremesinghe and raised concerns about declining foreign reserves and the future exchange rate. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Security & DefenceLaw & OrderPublic Finance Read →
  • 28 February 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake urged the Minister to state the requested points directly, noting that the allocated time was running out. The intervention was procedural and sought a concise response rather than raising a substantive policy issue. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate (Defence & Public Security Heads) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 27 February 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concerns about governance in the Province, alleging that the Governor’s Office is exercising political control through two seconded schoolteachers who are involved in arbitrary transfers of teachers and officers. He asked that this situation be investigated, noting that it is not occurring in other Provinces. He also questioned a graduate registration programme that is creating expectations of employment and sought clarification on the matter. Oral Questions: Power Generation (Q.153/2024), Human-Elephant Conflict (Q.188/2024), Majma Nagar Cemetery (Q.291/2024), Public Service Commission Uva Province (Q.389/2025) Corruption & Governance ReformEducation Read →
  • 27 February 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned the Speaker on the expansion of the Uva Provincial Public Service Commission from 6 to 10 members. He argued that this would increase costs despite prior commitments to reduce expenditure, and asked why such a large membership was needed for Uva. Oral Questions: Power Generation (Q.153/2024), Human-Elephant Conflict (Q.188/2024), Majma Nagar Cemetery (Q.291/2024), Public Service Commission Uva Province (Q.389/2025) Public Finance Read →
  • 21 February 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Minister of Public Security about the investigation into a recent shooting, noting that although the shooter was arrested within eight hours, a female accomplice remained at large. He referred to media reports claiming information from Dubai contributed to the arrest and requested scrutiny of media coverage that appeared to glamorize the suspect, including circulated photographs from inside a van. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 18 February 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake criticised the Budget as making politically attractive promises without adequate allocations, questioning how 30,000 public service jobs could be funded with Rs. 10,000 million if salaries are to reach about Rs. 60,000. He argued that the Mahapola and student stipends, dry-ration parcel value, and preschool teacher allowance increases are insufficient, and warned that limited parcel distribution could create local disputes ahead of elections. He also said district development allocations are inadequate, especially for Badulla, and raised concerns about the fairness of allocating Rs. 6,000 million to the North while other provinces share Rs. 9,000 million, though he stated he did not oppose assistance to the North. Adjourned Debate on Second Reading of the 2025 Budget Cost of LivingPublic FinanceEmployment Read →
  • 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concerns about teacher transfer practices, alleging that some unions had undue influence over placements and that certain teachers in National and city schools had remained in the same posts for 20 to 30 years, with some reportedly not teaching. He requested that future teacher transfers ensure a fair redistribution of staff, including moving long-serving teachers from the same schools to other placements. Oral Question No. 4 (247/2024): Teacher Attachments and Transfers EmploymentEducation Read →
  • 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concerns about teacher shortages in key subjects at Badulla Central College and other Provincial Schools, noting that temporary teacher attachments within the Province had previously helped address such gaps. He said this practice had been stopped by a circular issued during the previous period and asked that it be reconsidered. He also pointed out that newly qualified teacher training college graduates are awaiting appointments. Oral Question No. 4 (247/2024): Teacher Attachments and Transfers Education Read →
  • 18 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education whether she is aware that teachers from provincial council schools have been attached to National Schools. He sought clarification on whether those attachments will not be extended and, if so, how the resulting teacher vacancies in National Schools will be addressed. Oral Question No. 4 (247/2024): Teacher Attachments and Transfers EmploymentEducation Read →
  • 6 February 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake criticized the Government’s conduct after receiving a large parliamentary majority, referring to public discontent over cost-of-living issues and remarks made by the President in Kankesanthurai. He objected to actions or rhetoric concerning former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s residence, challenged the Government to proceed with any legal cases, and alleged unequal treatment of officials. He also complained that he had been unfairly interrupted in the debate while Ministers who made false statements were being protected. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Read →