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Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· Badulla

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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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376 speeches
  • 5 June 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri made a brief procedural intervention, correcting his reference from Standing Order 82(a) to Standing Order 92(2)(b) and (c). No substantive policy argument or proposal was raised. Point of Order: Parliamentary Procedure and Vote Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 June 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order, correcting his reference from Standing Order 82 to Standing Orders 92(2)(b) and (c). No substantive argument or request beyond invoking the relevant Standing Orders was made in the excerpt. Point of Order: Parliamentary Procedure and Vote Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 91(c), objecting to what he described as an improper allegation made by the State Minister that appeared to implicate him. He denied the implication, noting he had resigned from the previous Parliament, and challenged the Government, the Minister of Public Security, and the Minister of Justice to prove within a week any allegation that he had taken a bribe. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural objection under Standing Order 23, arguing that Parliament should continue until the agreed adjournment time and that both Government and Opposition Members should receive their allotted speaking time. Speaking on Regulations under the Anti-Corruption Act, he questioned the Government’s anti-corruption stance, citing allegations over a cancelled 50 MW wind power tender, property valuation issues, and import-related decisions affecting sugar and salt. He also criticized alleged restrictions on independent media access and urged the Justice Minister to explain how the Regulations would be implemented in practice, stating that genuine anti-corruption measures would receive support. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri questioned who leads the NPP and urged its members to clarify responsibility for policy positions, warning them not to become an appendage of the JVP. He criticized the Government’s handling of shortages of essentials such as salt, rice, and coconuts after six months in office, and called on NPP members to work with the SJB to develop a fair and practical programme. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Corruption & Governance ReformCost of Living Read →
  • 22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri criticized the Government over reported salt shortages and queues, alleging the existence of salt, container, and rice “mafias” and accusing ministers of failing to act after criticizing such issues while in Opposition. He urged Minister Sunil Handunnetti to hand over salt distribution or management to capable private traders, naming Raigam as an example, and questioned routing decisions involving Hambantota and Puttalam. He also called on the Minister of Justice to establish a process to investigate and act against alleged corrupt dealings, including those involving Government-aligned persons. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Corruption & Governance ReformCost of Living Read →
  • 22 May 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri criticized members of the NPP, alleging inconsistency between their anti-corruption statements and their associations with individuals they accused, including in relation to the Central Bank issue. He also disputed claims that the rice shortage or price problem had been resolved, stating that rice and coconut prices remained high and that people were reducing consumption out of necessity rather than due to government success. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Corruption & Governance ReformCost of Living Read →
  • 22 May 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri alleged that low-cost imported salt, like earlier white-onion stocks handled through Sathosa, was being channelled through private companies and resold to the public at much higher prices. He questioned why consumers were paying Rs. 350–400 when costs were far lower, and warned the Government not to repeat practices it had previously accused traders and past regimes of using. He also urged honest members in government to prevent such alleged profiteering and misconduct. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformCost of Living Read →
  • 22 May 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri criticized the Government’s handling of import controls, citing salt shortages as an example of administrative failure and arguing that officials had been prevented from planning for seasonal production disruptions. He accused the Government of relying on anti-corruption rhetoric and selective arrests instead of addressing economic management, and said imports and exports had declined. Referring to proposed salt imports from India, he stated that landed costs would allow salt to be supplied at about Rs. 130 per kilo, or around Rs. 200 with tax. Debate: Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 and Disposal of Property Act Resolutions Public FinanceLaw & OrderCost of Living Read →
  • 9 May 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri welcomed cross-party support for his Motion and noted Government Members’ acknowledgement that addressing institutional legal and accountability issues would require time, despite earlier claims that wrongdoing could be punished quickly. He emphasized that Parliament’s Standing Orders and committee powers are insufficient to ensure implementation of committee recommendations, and urged the Government to create a legal framework giving Parliament and its committees binding implementation powers. He also proposed that once matters are charged or surcharged, they should be referred directly to court rather than returned to Parliament for further discussion. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Justice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 May 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri argued that audit queries should not be treated as proven findings or used for political purposes, noting that only matters established through replies and surcharges should lead to legal action. He urged the Government to disclose surcharged cases, seek the Attorney General’s advice, and refer proven corruption, fraud and bribery matters to court regardless of political affiliation. He also called on the Justice Minister to introduce necessary legal processes and criticized the lack of visible action on alleged corruption despite prior promises. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 9 May 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri moved a resolution calling on the Government to establish a programme to implement recommendations in Audit Reports to prevent fraud and corruption in ministries, departments, and statutory bodies. He said the proposal reflects commitments previously made by the present Government on political platforms and presented it as a reminder to act on those commitments. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
  • 9 May 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri seconded Rohana Bandara’s Motion and urged the Government to act on it by reforming medicine procurement, alleging that long tender timelines, emergency purchases, and supplier selection practices continue to enable corruption and shortages. He asked Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to review whether COPE recommendations are being implemented, to take action against corrupt actors, and to establish a system that prevents irregularities, including direct purchases from proven-quality manufacturers where necessary. He also criticised rice importation, arguing that inadequate support for local farmers and under-cultivation lead to reliance on imports, and called for import restrictions to be matched with development of local production. Private Members' Motion (P.12/2024): Enhancing State Sector Involvement in Food Import and Distribution Corruption & Governance ReformHealthcareAgriculture Read →
  • 9 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri said the Motion should lead to legal and practical implementation of the Government’s pledges on reducing benefits, rather than public resentment or political optics. He noted that presidential pensions and related entitlements are protected under Article 36(2) of the Constitution and asked the Government to present specific mechanisms, timelines and amending Bills, including on spousal and dependent benefits. He also questioned claims of savings from reducing vehicles or MP security, arguing that any real expenditure cuts should be reflected in public relief and lower prices. Private Members' Motion (P.2/2024): Curtailing Privileges of MPs and Former Heads of State Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
  • 9 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order seeking clarification on the Speaker’s ruling regarding supplementary questions under Standing Order 32(1), asking who is entitled to seek clarification when only two supplementary questions are permitted. He also questioned the procedure used to remove Hon. Archchuna from the Chamber, arguing that under Standing Order 77 a motion of the House was required for suspension. He urged the Chair to adhere strictly to Standing Orders to avoid setting a precedent affecting elected Members. Opening and Announcements Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 April 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri supported the objective of the Proceeds of Crime Bill if it enables recovery of unlawfully acquired assets, but questioned whether the Government is using it to distract from other issues, including the undisclosed India agreement. He demanded specific timelines for recovering alleged funds linked to Uganda and Medamulana, bringing back Arjuna Mahendran, and recovering proceeds from the Central Bank bond scam. He proposed that those who made false allegations or defamatory claims should also face legal consequences, while alleging that several current officials and appointees facing corruption accusations should be investigated and cleared before holding office. Debate: Proceeds of Crime Bill – Second Reading Public FinanceForeign AffairsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 19 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri criticized the Government for failing to deliver promised relief and anti-corruption action, particularly on rice prices and alleged frauds, despite pledges to end market manipulation quickly. He urged the Minister to arrest at least one person accused in corruption files, arguing that public expectations to punish “thieves” remain unmet. He also called for further reductions in rice and fuel prices and for savings from government cost-cutting to be directed to poor households. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Cost of LivingCorruption & Governance ReformLaw & Order Read →
  • 14 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri stated that the matter under discussion was “very unfair.” No specific policy, proposal, or further context was provided in the excerpt. Oral Questions and Answers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 14 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri requested that the matter he raised be checked and reported back to the House. He also asked that officials not leave to verify it while he was still speaking. Oral Questions and Answers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 14 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri complained that his earlier parliamentary questions, numbered 1–10 and relating to alleged major frauds including the bond and garlic scams, had not appeared on the Order Paper, while later questions had been listed. He said Members had not been informed that those questions were removed and requested that Opposition questions on fraud and corruption be placed on the Order Paper in due course, noting the Government’s stated anti-corruption stance. Oral Questions and Answers Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Read →