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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
  • 14 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural concern under Standing Order 37 about the sequencing of Questions for Oral Answers on the Order Paper. He said questions he had submitted earlier, including those numbered 1 to 10 among about 100, were being bypassed while later questions such as 12 to 14 were taken, despite his having awaited ministerial answers for some time. Oral Questions and Answers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 14 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri requested a brief opportunity to speak under Standing Order 37. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was presented in the quoted remark. Oral Questions and Answers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 5 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri questioned the Government’s response to alleged corruption and fraud, including an oil-related scam raised by MP Marikkar. He argued that proposals alone were insufficient and called for clear legal action against those responsible for frauds said to have contributed to national bankruptcy. He urged the Government to introduce any necessary amendments to strengthen the law and inform Parliament how it intends to end such rackets. Oral Question: Substandard Coconut Oil (Q.3/2025) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 5 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri asked the Minister what measures would be taken to address the release of substandard coconut oil, particularly consignments contaminated with aflatoxin. Referring to past Opposition allegations about racketeers involved in such imports, he sought specific action beyond traditional enforcement methods to identify, punish, and end long-running frauds in the sector. Oral Question: Substandard Coconut Oil (Q.3/2025) Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
  • 5 March 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development whether substandard coconut oil unfit for consumption has been found in the market, how it enters supply chains, what tactics are used, and what measures are being taken to prevent its sale. He also sought reasons why quality coconut oil is not reaching consumers, and requested details of the problems faced by small and medium-scale oil mill owners and proposed solutions. Oral Question: Substandard Coconut Oil (Q.3/2025) AgriculturePublic Finance Read →
  • 3 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri criticized the Government’s handling of media and stakeholder issues, alleging misuse of parliamentary privileges against a newspaper editor and intimidation of fuel distributors through possible CID action. He accused the Energy Minister and Government of failing to manage fuel distribution, electricity supply, and tender processes, including questioning the rejection of a main bidder in favour of Hayleys. He argued that the Government’s actions contradicted its promises on good governance and anti-corruption, and warned that public dissatisfaction over power outages and policy reversals would have electoral consequences. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Justice & Human RightsPublic FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 1 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 86(a), asserting that his earlier remarks were accurately recorded in Hansard and that he would take responsibility for them. He objected to alleged insinuations made in the chamber and challenged the Deputy Minister of Public Security to make any further remarks outside Parliament. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 1 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order directed to the Deputy Minister of Justice. No substantive issue or request is recorded in the provided excerpt. Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 1 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural objection citing Standing Orders 27(2), 146 and 92(2), arguing that recognized party leaders and Members should be allowed to ask permitted questions after due notice. He questioned why Hon. Ravi Karunanayake was seated as a party leader but allegedly prevented from asking a follow-up question, and said decisions on departures from the Order Paper rest with the Speaker, not the Leader of the House. He urged the Speaker to act impartially for all Members and follow precedent in applying the Standing Orders. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 1 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to the Speaker’s ruling that supplementary questions are not permitted under Standing Order 27(2). He indicated he would read from the Standing Orders to challenge or clarify that interpretation in the context of the exchange involving Ravi Karunanayake. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 1 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri sought the Speaker’s leave under Standing Order 91 to address the House. He requested three minutes to clarify matters relating to Standing Orders 92(2) and 27(2). Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 1 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose to a point of Order. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 1 March 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose to raise a point of order, without elaborating further in the provided excerpt. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 1 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri appears to have been interrupted and only asked for the other person’s name to be stated. No substantive policy point, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 February 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri sought clarification on the Budget proposal regarding salary increases for public servants. He asked that the relevant member state whether his earlier remarks on the public sector salary increase were correct, rather than making personal or unrelated comments. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day) EmploymentPublic Finance Read →
  • 22 February 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri informed the Deputy Chairperson of Committees that he would speak briefly for one minute. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 February 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a matter under Standing Order 86(a), but the provided excerpt contains no substantive remarks, question, proposal, or policy issue to summarize. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri addressed the Deputy Chairperson of Committees, but no substantive remarks, arguments, proposals, or questions are included in the provided speech text. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 February 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri criticized the 2025 Budget, arguing that the NPP Government has abandoned its earlier socialist and anti-capitalist positions and is continuing economic policies similar to previous Ranil Wickremesinghe and Rajapaksa administrations, including further borrowing to finance the deficit. He questioned the Government’s plans on rice procurement and price relief ahead of the April New Year, saying the Paddy Marketing Board had not secured adequate stocks. He also challenged the presentation of public-sector salary increases, claiming the cost-of-living allowance was being reclassified as basic salary and that promised increases spread to 2027 may not materialize. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day) Cost of LivingPublic FinanceEmployment Read →
  • 14 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri objected that remarks were being directed only toward the Leader of the House rather than addressing the wider chamber. The intervention appears to be a procedural criticism about the manner of debate. Motion: Privilege Matter Referral to Ethics Committee Parliamentary Procedure Read →