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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
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake supported the motion to strengthen the Bribery or Corruption Commission through staffing and pension measures, but urged that it act independently and apply the law equally, citing differences in how cases are handled. He raised operational concerns about the QR fuel system, LPG shortages linked to supplier changes, petroleum procurement amid global disruptions, and delays in Army pensions, while also calling for action on senior citizens’ interest benefits, allowances, transfers of disabled police and intelligence officers, and other administrative issues. He asked the Government to address shortages of fuel, gas, food and essentials, and to respond practically to matters raised in Parliament. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Corruption & Governance ReformCost of LivingLaw & Order Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake briefly sought permission to raise a matter he described as affecting the entire country. He did not provide further details of the issue in the recorded remarks. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a question to the Minister of Power regarding the QR code system, specifically in relation to its application to new and old vehicles. The intervention appears to seek clarification on how the system applies across different vehicle categories. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake rose to a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 March 2026 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake criticized the Government’s handling of a recent maritime and diplomatic incident involving India, Iran and the United States, questioning the Navy Commander’s responsibility and urging greater assertion of Sri Lanka’s interests while expressing relief that a second ship was saved. He questioned the timing and purpose of emergency measures in the context of Easter Sunday attack investigations, citing unresolved claims of a “grand conspiracy.” He also called for investigations or corrective action regarding alleged forged deeds in UDA land payments, cancellation of 700 small sand mining permits in Trincomalee in favour of one company, unfair allocation of JICA training opportunities, and inadequate planning for gas supplies. He urged the Government to heed Opposition warnings and convene Parliament collectively during national crises. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Corruption & Governance ReformForeign AffairsJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 6 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Minister to investigate an alleged fraud involving funds for a Children and Women protection centre. He cited claims that Rs. 49.8 million had been received for tenders and procurements, but only about Rs. 12 million worth of goods had been purchased, leaving around Rs. 35 million unaccounted for, and referred to alleged involvement of senior police officers while requesting that the matter be ascertained and acted upon. Oral Question: Foreign Assistance Received by NCMEC (Q.1310/2025) Public FinanceJustice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 6 March 2026 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake challenged the Minister’s statement that no funds were received for the Centre, citing reports that USD 166,000, or Rs. 49.8 million, had been received without Department of External Resources approval in 2019. He requested that the Minister recheck the briefing and account for the funds, alleging that work worth even Rs. 12 million had not been completed. Oral Question: Foreign Assistance Received by NCMEC (Q.1310/2025) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 6 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs for details on foreign assistance received by the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children from February 2024 to March 2025. He requested information on the donor country and organization, the amount received in US dollars, approvals from the Department of External Resources and the Ministry Secretary, the official heading the relevant Child and Women’s Affairs Division during that period, and the projects on which the funds were spent. Oral Question: Foreign Assistance Received by NCMEC (Q.1310/2025) Women & ChildrenPublic Finance Read →
  • 5 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake criticized the handling of a ship carrying a dhal consignment intended for Sri Lanka after it had participated in a naval exercise in Visakhapatnam, India. He argued that the invited personnel were effectively forced out after the exercise, causing the vessel to head toward Sri Lankan waters, and described the incident as unfair and disrespectful to Sri Lanka. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Foreign AffairsSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 5 March 2026 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake rose briefly to raise a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was included in the provided remarks. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 March 2026 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake stated that providing such an opportunity would meet the need being discussed. Procedural: Indian Ocean Security Matter and Parliamentary Debate on Sovereignty Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 4 March 2026 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concerns about homelessness and destitution among children and around 5,000 families in Polonnaruwa. He requested the Deputy Minister of Defence to investigate “Eon Lanka” and ensure that funds belonging to soldiers are returned, while also expressing support for the Bill under debate. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Land & HousingJustice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 4 March 2026 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake welcomed the Bill as overdue and urged immediate action against financial fraud schemes that have allegedly devastated depositors. He cited “Eon Lanka” in Kurunegala, said to have taken funds from 10,700 soldiers including disabled war veterans, and “Earnviv” in Polonnaruwa, which he said defrauded about 5,000 families through cryptocurrency trading. He called for prosecution, recovery of funds, and, if Police action is insufficient, empowering Defence authorities to stop and arrest those responsible. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Justice & Human RightsWomen & ChildrenCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 4 March 2026 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, speaking with leave during an intervention under Standing Order 27(2), asked the Government to clarify reports that an Iranian vessel had been attacked off Galle. He requested a brief response from the Chief Government Whip, stressing that incidents of this nature should not occur in Sri Lankan waters. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Middle East Crisis and Strait of Hormuz Foreign AffairsSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy matter was stated in the provided excerpt. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Middle East Crisis and Strait of Hormuz Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake warned that escalation of the Middle East conflict, including Israeli strikes on Iran, could harm vulnerable countries such as Sri Lanka, and linked this to concerns about national intelligence and the handling of Easter attack-related arrests, including Pilleyan and Azath Salley. He questioned why some former security officials were later promoted while others were detained, and argued that wartime intelligence contributors, including Muslim officers, should be assessed fairly. He also raised practical grievances on possible gas and fuel supply pressures, taxes and licensing burdens on beedi rollers, restrictions affecting small papad producers, alleged non-enforcement against an ice cream factory despite health and court concerns, procurement issues involving backhoe machines, and excessive salary deductions from police officers’ quarters in Galle. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 Corruption & Governance ReformSecurity & DefenceCost of Living Read →
  • 19 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake argued that choosing a cheaper gas supplier is not sufficient if it cannot guarantee uninterrupted supply. He stated that a small price saving would be outweighed by shortages that force the public to search for gas. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Public Finance Read →
  • 19 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake requested additional time and asserted that he and the Leader of the Opposition were not responsible for the queues being discussed. He urged the House to acknowledge the existence of a shortage and rejected the suggestion that they were engaging in media-oriented theatrics. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Cost of Living Read →
  • 19 February 2026 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake said he had previously warned Parliament that replacing the long-standing Omani state gas supplier with a Swiss company would lead to supply problems. He argued that the new supplier lacked adequate shipping capacity and experience in Asia, despite offering a price 15 US cents lower, and that reliability should have been considered given Litro’s importance to most consumers. He noted that he had raised this concern on 25 December and contrasted it with the Minister’s assurance that there would be no gas shortage. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
  • 19 February 2026 AI summary An audio recording was played in the Chamber at the request of Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →