Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P.
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Speeches 376 #10 of 225·#4 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 286 speeches
Last spoke 22 May 2026 in Procedural
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73 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
376 speeches- 10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order requesting that the Minister provide an answer under the Standing Orders. He suggested that, if no answer is given, proceedings under Standing Order 25 should be considered, warning that further delay could prejudice the mover if the matter is not implemented. Private Members' Motion P.43/2025: Integrating Law and Ethics to School Curriculum Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 October 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order under Standing Order 126, arguing that the House should not be misled by selective references to Standing Orders. He said Gayantha Karunathilleka had merely sought clarification on whether powers of the Police Commission were being transferred to the IGP, and accused the Government of distorting the role of the Constitutional Council without a public mandate. Procedural Matters: National Police Commission and Standing Orders Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri supported discussion of the Anti-Doping Amendment Bill but criticised the Government for not providing details on claimed investments raised under Standing Order 27(2). He questioned the reliability of sending doping samples abroad in the absence of local testing facilities and asked whether the reforms adequately protect sports integrity from external influence. He also challenged the Government over alleged reversals on electricity tariff promises, criticised its sports policy and rural school sports neglect, and accused it of failing to act on earlier pledges to punish corruption. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Public FinanceLaw & OrderCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri ceded his opportunity to speak to Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake to ask the second question. Oral Question: Regional Ayurvedic Hospitals - Monaragala District Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri questioned the consistency of the Speaker’s rulings, arguing that a statement made that day appeared to contradict a ruling from the previous day that persons not gazetted had no connection to the constitutional framework. He suggested that the later statement effectively invalidated the earlier ruling. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri questioned an apparent inconsistency in the Speaker’s rulings, noting that a Deputy Minister was deemed not subject to a no-confidence motion but was now allowed to answer parliamentary questions. He stated that he accepted the position that Deputy Ministers may answer questions, while seeking clarity on how both rulings could stand together. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 12 September 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 September 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri stated that his earlier remarks did not name any individual and should be applied equally to all members. He called for relevant matters to be referred to the Auditor General to investigate concealed practices involving funds flowing into political parties, and urged that appropriate laws be used or enacted to stop such practices. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 11 September 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri spoke on the Bill and two Supplementary Estimates, emphasizing the need to adhere to established parliamentary procedure and customs. Referring to the National Audit Bill, he alleged that public funds paid as allowances to certain office-holders are redirected through bank accounts to party funds, despite claims that salaries and allowances are not personally taken. He requested that the Auditor-General examine such fund flows and called for legal provisions to prevent the concealment or diversion of public monies to political party coffers. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 September 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri briefly intervened to state that he was raising the question before the Chair. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or demand was included in the recorded speech. Oral Questions: Stand Down (Q.2-117/2024 and Q.3-1253/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 September 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order under Standing Orders 92(a) and 77, contesting the Leader of the House’s statement about the scope of the Speaker’s discretion. He argued that Standing Orders 78, 79 and 80 prescribe specific procedures for action against Members, and that non-compliance with a Speaker’s order should be addressed through a Motion approved by the House rather than treated as a matter solely within the Speaker’s will. Procedural: Points of Order regarding No-confidence Motion and Speaker's Ruling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri criticized past and present political alignments, alleging that those responsible for corruption and economic collapse were protected and that current promises to resolve the crisis have not been made practical. Addressing President Anura Kumara Dissanayake upon his entry to the Chamber, he demanded a concrete programme for delivering promised relief, including support for workers, schoolchildren, and access to medicines. He called for clarity on how state revenue would be distributed to meet public needs and warned against a return to political deals, stating that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya would oppose such practices. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Cost of LivingPublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri questioned whether increased government revenue is being used to ease the cost of living for ordinary citizens, while expressing concern over unclear terms of the proposed India agreement. He criticized the Government’s responses on past corruption allegations, including the bond scam, sugar tax fraud, onion fraud, and a former President’s son’s rocket project, saying they lacked names, specifics, or action beyond proposed forensic audits. He demanded accountability, recovery of stolen assets, and warned against any attempt to “whitewash” past wrongdoing, placing the Prime Minister’s written answers on record in the Library. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri cautioned that while the print date was not in dispute, stating “12:01 a.m. on the 31st” could create ambiguity over when the relevant period begins. He urged the House to avoid a procedural defect that could be challenged in court and to ensure the matter is handled lawfully. Points of Order - Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri questioned the Prime Minister on alleged corruption and irregularities under the current administration, comparing issues involving salt, sugar, container releases and tenders to past scams. He asked whether the Prime Minister recognizes such a political culture and whether decisions will be taken impartially, without favouring allies or cronies. Oral Question: Poverty Eradication Programmes (Q.59/2025) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri questioned the Prime Minister on alleged fraud and irregularities involving salt, onions, sugar SCL reductions, and the release of uninspected containers under the Government. He asked whether, while pursuing past frauds, the Prime Minister and NPP Government would take decisive action to punish wrongdoing in the cases he cited. Oral Question: Poverty Eradication Programmes (Q.59/2025) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to the Chair’s handling of proceedings, alleging partiality in protecting the Government over corruption allegations, including the bond scam. He requested that his question be allowed. Oral Question: Poverty Eradication Programmes (Q.59/2025) Parliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri indicated that he was raising a question concerning thefts and the bond scam. He addressed the Prime Minister, suggesting the matter was directed to the Government for a response, but the excerpt does not include the substance of the question or any specific demand. Oral Question: Poverty Eradication Programmes (Q.59/2025) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri stated that his question concerned alleged thefts, indicating he intended to raise an issue or seek clarification on that matter. Oral Question: Poverty Eradication Programmes (Q.59/2025) Law & Order Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri questioned the Government’s lack of new investigations, arrests or legal action since taking office on issues it had highlighted during the election campaign, including the sugar tax matter, bond scam, white onion transactions, sugar, and aflatoxin-contaminated coconut oil. He alleged irregularities in Sathosa’s handling of white onions, the release of contaminated coconut oil, and a recent 50 MW wind power tender approved by Cabinet despite earlier rejection by evaluation bodies. He also asked for an explanation of salt imports and resale arrangements that reportedly increased retail prices from about Rs. 100 to Rs. 350 per kilogram, including who profited from the transaction. Oral Question: Poverty Eradication Programmes (Q.59/2025) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →