Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, M.P.

New Democratic Front (NDF)· Badulla

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Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 95 speeches

Last spoke 20 May 2026 in Procedural

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248 speeches

23 October 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake briefly stated that he would present only the main points of a lengthy privilege matter containing multiple sections. No substantive details of the privilege issue were provided in the excerpt. Privilege Matter: Parliamentary Privilege and Code of Conduct Violation Parliamentary Procedure Read →
22 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake acknowledged the Government’s position on the timing of a tax but emphasized that the key issue is the current market situation. He stated that potatoes are priced at Rs. 140 and onions at Rs. 90 and argued that, at those prices, they cannot be sold. Debate: Rules under Excise Ordinance and Special Commodity Levy Order (Session 2) Cost of Living Read →
22 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concern over the shooting death of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha and said the withdrawal of security for Opposition members made the Government accountable for their safety. He criticized the delayed imposition of taxes on imported potatoes and onions, arguing that earlier action was needed to protect farmers in Uva Paranagama, Welimada and other areas affected by crop and storage losses. He alleged irregularities in a Gazette permitting imports of Ponni Samba and Pal Samba rice, claiming that only traders close to the Government or Minister could benefit due to timing, port arrivals and Indian holidays, and called for either reduced import duties to benefit consumers or direct support such as fertilizer subsidies or cash assistance to farmers. He also questioned the handling of imported salt consignments remaining uncleared at the port and warned a similar situation could occur with rice imports. Debate: Rules under Excise Ordinance and Special Commodity Levy Order (Session 2) Corruption & Governance ReformCost of LivingAgriculture Read →
22 October 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake referred to a previously raised privilege matter concerning a person appointed to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, noting that a complaint had now been lodged with the Commission. After part of his remarks was expunged by order of the Chair, he requested permission to proceed with his privilege matter. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Read →
22 October 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake briefly sought the Speaker’s attention to raise a matter of parliamentary privilege. No substantive details of the privilege issue were provided in the excerpt. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
22 October 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake objected to the Speaker’s handling of a privilege matter he had submitted the previous day, stating that it had been rejected directly by the Speaker rather than referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He indicated that rejection by the Committee would have been procedurally different, but his remarks were interrupted. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
22 October 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake seconded the Motion calling for continuation of the Ruwanpura Expressway and urged the Government to complete it along with the Kandy Expressway within the next five years. He argued that a Ruwanpura route via Horana and Ratnapura would shorten travel to Badulla compared with the current route via Matara, and cited congestion and travel times on existing roads as reasons for prioritising these projects. He also requested completion of related routes such as the Walapane–Rikillagaskada road and said he would acknowledge infrastructure delivery regardless of which Government implements it. Private Members' Motion P.41/2025: Ruwanpura Expressway Infrastructure Read →
10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake yielded his second supplementary question to Hon. Jeevan Thondaman. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake noted that no answer had been provided to the first matter raised, concerning an increase in estate workers’ wages. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Employment Read →
10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake said his question on tea factory closures had been submitted six months earlier after a former Tea Small Holdings Development Authority Chairman claimed 225 factories had closed in a year, a statement later corrected, and he also noted that a Minister’s claim about Sri Lanka winning a Nobel prize for tea was inaccurate. He welcomed the planned issuing of deeds in Bandarawela to people connected to estates, but asked whether estate workers, who have long sought a wage increase, would receive one this year given the government’s time in office. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) EmploymentAgriculture Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake stated that all governments face administrative and fiscal burdens when in power, including the need to present budgets. He acknowledged the Government’s March Budget as a normal requirement of governance and urged it to act with that understanding. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary Criticizing government messaging on the Penal Code amendment, he said the matter should be discussed within the Government Parliamentary Group before tabling and argued that removing the relevant Chair would resolve the issue. He noted support for the Rs. 36 billion Supplementary Estimate and urged the Government to use funds, including allocations for industry and road works in Badulla, to deliver services rather than blame past governments. He rejected allegations of obstruction by the Opposition and called on the Government to govern responsibly for its term. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Law & OrderInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
8 October 2025 AI summary Accepted the need for the Supplementary Estimate but questioned increased allocations under the President’s expenditure head, including funds for “Clean Sri Lanka” and a research project. Raised concerns about the withdrawn Penal Code amendment in the context of incidents involving teachers and students, and argued that the Government should address disciplinary issues within its own ranks before legislating on children. Also questioned matters involving Arjuna Mahendran’s passport release, a delegation to a Geneva trade conference, disputes with doctors and lawyers over vehicle stickers, and the role of commission chairs in controversial policy proposals. Debate: Supplementary Sum - Head 117 - Programme 02 (Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation) Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
7 October 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a supplementary question on the shortage of dialysis needles at Padavi Hospital in Padavi Sri Pura, noting the high number of kidney patients in the area. He said patients are being forced to buy needles privately at a cost of Rs. 2,000 for two, and urged the Minister to investigate and address the issue nationally for kidney patients. Oral Question: Regional Ayurvedic Hospitals - Monaragala District Healthcare Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned why the matter involving 513 staff had reached court and urged the authorities to meet the trade unions and resolve it without further litigation. He also raised concern that the Employees’ Trust Fund had halted housing loans of up to Rs. 2 million against members’ balances, saying plantation workers depended on this facility for housing repairs, and asked why the new Chairman and Board had stopped it islandwide. Oral Answers to Questions Public FinanceJustice & Human RightsEmployment Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned the Minister on why the matter had gone to the Court of Appeal and why employees had protested if there was no issue regarding ETF Board salary decisions. He argued that the Ministry of Finance representatives and the Board should be accountable for denying Budget-funded salary increases to about 523 employees, despite a recommendation from the Commissioner General of Labour. He tabled documents from the Labour Commissioner General and the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission in support of his claim. Oral Answers to Questions Justice & Human RightsEmploymentPublic Finance Read →
23 September 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concerns on behalf of Law College candidates about confusion over responsibility for re-scrutinization, with the Law College and the Department allegedly referring candidates to each other. He requested a timely resolution to avoid candidates losing another year, noting that seats remain vacant. He clarified that the Motion addresses inconsistencies in examination administration and does not challenge the admission authority of the Chief Justice and the Council. Adjournment Motion: Law College Special Entrance Examination EducationJustice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
23 September 2025 AI summary Moved an Adjournment Motion concerning alleged irregularities in the Sri Lanka Law College Special Entrance Examination held on 17 May 2025, particularly the Law of Contract paper, where some candidates with high marks in other papers received 35–39 and became ineligible. He stated that the Law College and Department of Examinations each denied responsibility for re-scrutiny, leaving candidates without recourse despite anomalous results and only about 140 of 201 places being filled. He requested re-scrutiny by the responsible institution, admission of remaining candidates to fill vacancies including those affected by the Contract paper, or alternatively reduction of the paper-wise cut-off from 40 to 35, urging the Minister of Justice to intervene. Adjournment Motion: Law College Special Entrance Examination EducationJustice & Human Rights Read →
23 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake supported the Bill to regularize the National Building Research Organisation, noting its long role in disaster management and its importance in landslide-prone districts such as Badulla and Nuwara Eliya. He urged the Government to resolve issues arising from the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board through discussions with unions and the President, while also addressing the grievances of Development Officers and long-serving Police Sergeants awaiting promotion. He alleged past misconduct relating to CEB manpower workers and tabled a document alleging a Rs. 28 million financial fraud at the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation, requesting an investigation. Second Reading Debate: National Building Research Institute Bill Law & OrderEmploymentPublic Finance Read →