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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
  • 20 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake referred to Kandana Sirisivali Maha Vidyalaya in the Badulla area as an example of a school with an acting principal and urged that justice be ensured for such acting principals. He stated that he was raising the issue on their behalf, and alluded to concerns about a relevant Cabinet Paper being rejected and Treasury resistance. Oral Question: Acting Principals in Government Schools (Q.Unspecified/2024) Education Read →
  • 20 June 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake urged the Government to address the situation of 2,900 acting principals when filling around 4,000 principal vacancies, noting that the matter had also arisen at COPA with Treasury officials. He proposed awarding special marks or recognition to acting principals, arguing that recruitment limited to the Education Administrative Service would disadvantage those already serving in difficult, remote schools. He said such measures were needed to ensure fairness for schools in peripheral and border areas where administrative recruits may be reluctant to serve. Oral Question: Acting Principals in Government Schools (Q.Unspecified/2024) Justice & Human RightsEducationPublic Finance Read →
  • 20 June 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake briefly addressed the Deputy Minister, noting the latter’s experience on the matter as the reason for raising it with him in detail. No specific proposal, demand, or policy issue was stated in the excerpt. Oral Question: Acting Principals in Government Schools (Q.Unspecified/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 20 June 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake stated that the issue concerning acting principals is significant and cannot be briefly addressed. He emphasized the seriousness of the problem, indicating the need for more detailed consideration. Oral Question: Acting Principals in Government Schools (Q.Unspecified/2024) Education Read →
  • 20 June 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake urged that the relevant group be placed at least in Class III, stating that this would meet their expectations. Oral Question: Acting Principals in Government Schools (Q.Unspecified/2024) Education Read →
  • 20 June 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake stated that a Cabinet Paper and the related Management Services approval concerning acting principals had been rejected. He argued that if that position is being maintained, the acting principals should be removed accordingly. Oral Question: Acting Principals in Government Schools (Q.Unspecified/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 20 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake said acting principals have sustained small, rural, estate-sector and border village schools for 15–20 years, despite repeated recruitment of graded principals who tend to move to urban schools. He questioned the Government on whether these acting principals would be absorbed or removed, noting that previous proposals to place them in Class III had not received Cabinet or Department of Management Services approval. He urged that they be granted Class III status at minimum, especially as their court case had been withdrawn by consent. Oral Question: Acting Principals in Government Schools (Q.Unspecified/2024) EducationEmployment Read →
  • 20 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for details on the number of acting principals currently serving in government schools. He sought clarification on measures taken for them, whether the present Government is continuing promotion measures initiated by the previous Government, and whether acting principals will receive permanent appointments. Oral Question: Acting Principals in Government Schools (Q.Unspecified/2024) Education Read →
  • 19 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake congratulated retiring public officials before raising allegations arising from the COPE report on the 15,000 dairy cattle import advance, specifically naming the current National Lotteries Board Chairman and calling for COPE to summon relevant officials. He alleged irregular salary payments, mishandling of a performance bond, and increased sitting fees at the National Lotteries Board affecting funds such as Mahapola. He also expressed concern that the remanding of the Commissioner General of Prisons could demoralize and paralyse state administration, urging the Justice Minister to appoint a committee of retired officers and ensure a fair inquiry. He framed his remarks as an attempt to correct administrative errors rather than attack the Government. Adjournment Debate: Special Audit Report on Advance Payment for Import of 15,000 Dairy Cattle and COPE Report on National Gem and Jewellery Authority Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 19 June 2025 AI summary Raised a brief request regarding the Bureau under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, asking that staff transfers be handled fairly and practicably rather than on purely political grounds. He indicated that such an approach would allow officers to manage their duties effectively. Oral Question: Sri Lankans Departed for Seasonal Employment in South Korea (Q.3/2024) Foreign Affairs Read →
  • 19 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concerns about transfers within the Foreign Employment Bureau, noting that many employees from Badulla were affected because previous Ministers from the area had overseen the Bureau. He requested the Minister to ensure transfers are carried out fairly and with consideration for hardship, such as arranging nearer postings where possible and giving staff time to secure accommodation. Oral Question: Sri Lankans Departed for Seasonal Employment in South Korea (Q.3/2024) Corruption & Governance ReformEmployment Read →
  • 6 June 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake thanked the Minister for the reply but noted that protests were continuing. He requested the Minister to discuss the matter with the Chairman and employees, said he would forward a letter from the Joint Trade Union Alliance, and urged action to resolve the ongoing issue under the new Chairman. Adjournment: Adjournment Motion and Questions Law & OrderEmployment Read →
  • 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concerns that Employees’ Trust Fund Board staff salaries had been reduced following the implementation of Circular 01/2025 after recent government salary increases, citing reported reductions of Rs. 9,010 to Rs. 22,000 for many employees. He asked the Minister of Finance for details on the ETF’s fund value, registered employers, and benefit-receiving members, and questioned whether the salary structure was fair. He argued that the issue affects around 560 of the ETF’s approximately 800 staff and requested a just salary increase and a fair resolution, while also referring to the Fund’s reported Rs. 506 billion value and expenditure on other activities. Adjournment: Adjournment Motion and Questions EmploymentPublic Finance Read →
  • 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned whether the Anti-Corruption Committee established under the 2015 Good Governance Government had legal status, noting that cases were filed through it and that some remain active. He referred to the Prime Minister’s information that the committee was not legally established under the PM’s Office and highlighted the involvement of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Ananda Wijepala. He also asked for a response regarding an incident involving a vehicle allegedly driven without permission and involved in an accident. Oral Questions: Second Round Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 6 June 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for details on the Anti-Corruption Committee Office established in 2015 under the then Prime Minister’s Office. He requested the relevant Cabinet memorandum and decision, the committee’s membership details, the number of complaints received and cases filed, and the name and address of its Director General. He also asked whether the Minister was aware of an allegation that the Director General had driven a vehicle without permission and caused an accident, and sought reasons if such information was unavailable. Oral Questions: Second Round Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 6 June 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake urged the Minister not to close the Pelwatte and Sevanagala sugar factories, noting that Sri Lanka has few sugar factories remaining after closures such as Kantale. He proposed imposing VAT on imported white sugar while removing VAT on locally produced brown sugar, arguing that this would help resolve the problems facing the domestic sugar industry. Oral Question: State-Owned Sugar Companies (Q.191/2024) Public FinanceAgriculture Read →
  • 6 June 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake asked the Speaker for speaking time, stating that he had not disrupted proceedings and had remained quietly seated. Oral Question: State-Owned Sugar Companies (Q.191/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake discussed ethanol pricing and the trade-off between importing cheaper ethanol from South Africa and protecting local ethanol factories. He noted that even when ethanol was supplied at Rs. 1,200 per litre under the previous government, liquor prices remained high, and questioned why bottle prices are now around Rs. 3,600 if ethanol costs do not justify such increases. Oral Question: State-Owned Sugar Companies (Q.191/2024) AgricultureCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary He supported the presentation of Regulations under the Anti-Corruption Act and said he had complied with asset declaration requirements, but urged the Minister of Justice to respect the Judiciary and avoid public statements implying political responsibility for court-ordered remands. He criticized the Government’s performance, citing concerns over “Clean Sri Lanka,” public events, appointments, statistics, and what he described as reliance on publicized arrests through anti-corruption processes rather than substantive delivery. He called on the Government to correct course, heed Opposition criticisms where valid, protect public confidence in the President, and focus on measurable economic results, including bringing revenue to the Treasury. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 22 May 2025 AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake marked Republic Day, arguing that Sri Lanka achieved full sovereignty on 22 May 1972 under the United Front Government. Referring to the Imports and Exports (Control) Act regulations and comments on Elephant Pass salt, he urged the Government not to diminish the military victory over the LTTE and to recognize soldiers as war heroes, citing key events from the conflict including the Indo-Lanka Accord, IPKF withdrawal, police massacres, assassinations, failed peace efforts, Mavil Aru, and wartime sacrifices. He also referenced the post-2019 fertilizer policy crisis, saying leaders must be told frankly to correct policy errors and avoid repeating mistakes that caused public unrest. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions AgricultureSecurity & Defence Read →