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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Speech history
376 speeches- 17 December 2024 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri remarked that the Speaker who had been brought in through the Government’s backing had now left office, and called for those responsible to provide answers regarding that situation. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 December 2024 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri referred to 400 files reportedly prepared by the Opposition and specifically mentioned a file concerning alleged white onion fraud. He stated that the answer regarding that matter was still unknown and raised it for clarification in the House. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 17 December 2024 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri made a brief procedural remark urging a Minister not to be agitated in the morning. He added, in a light aside, that such conduct might alarm the newly appointed Speaker. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 December 2024 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri attempted to pose his first supplementary question and asked the Minister to be seated so he could proceed. He made a brief critical remark suggesting the Minister was acting differently in Parliament compared to outside, but the substantive question was not included in the excerpt. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 December 2024 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri stated that he would base his first supplementary question on a file prepared under the previous Government, which he characterized as corrupt. He added that he intended to raise questions in future regarding files prepared by the present Government as well. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri questioned Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe over his earlier opposition claim that he possessed 400 files on alleged fraud, including the white onion case. He said the current proceedings appeared to rely only on a Sathosa complaint and urged Samarasinghe to disclose the names and evidence he had previously claimed to have, so that the Minister of Justice could act against those responsible. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 17 December 2024 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri began to ask a supplementary question, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive remarks, policy position, proposal, or question beyond addressing the Speaker. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly clarified that his question was intended to understand the matter under discussion, rather than to make a substantive point or objection. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 December 2024 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri congratulated the Speaker on his election and then challenged the basis of information provided by the Minister. He asked whether the Minister’s answers came from one of the “400 files” the Minister had prepared, or from officials of the previous government implicated in the alleged wrongdoing. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 17 December 2024 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development about the reported “garlic scam,” seeking confirmation of public concerns and details of any investigations conducted. He requested the names of involved persons or institutions, the estimated loss, and a breakdown of measures already taken and planned, or reasons if no action had been taken. Oral Question: White Onion Fraud and Trade Ministry Investigation (Q.52/2024) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 5 December 2024 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri argued that decisions at a Party Leaders’ meeting cannot override statutes or parliamentary rules, and said the Government has no mandate to bypass approved laws. He stated that the Opposition was not opposing payments to public servants but insisting that such actions be taken in accordance with the law. He also commended the Speaker’s ruling and independence, cautioning against misuse of the Government’s majority. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & OrderParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point under Standing Order 91(a), referring to “58,” and sought clarification on whether parliamentary procedures were being departed from. He emphasized that Members have the right to request clarification when there are concerns about deviations from established parliamentary processes. Debate on Vote on Account and Procedural Matters (with Chair exchanges and points of order) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 December 2024 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order under Standing Order 88, responding to the Prime Minister’s clarification about a protest-related incident. He suggested that if a Cabinet proposal was being presented at the time, informing the protesters in advance might have prevented escalation, and asked whether the Prime Minister accepted that this omission contributed to the situation. Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri thanked voters in Badulla and said the Opposition would support parliamentary reform and proper procedure while cautioning against omissions or alterations that could undermine public intent in law-making. He urged the Government to turn the President’s Address into practical outcomes, engage professionals through dialogue, and address rising prices and shortages of essentials such as rice and coconuts. He questioned the credibility of relying on imports and an interim budget that shows expenditure without revenue, warning that promises on tax reductions and economic relief must be grounded in realistic plans. Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses) AgricultureCorruption & Governance ReformCost of Living Read →
- 3 December 2024 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri argued that any suspension of Standing Orders must be done by Parliament, not solely by a Party Leaders’ meeting, and should follow the correct provision, citing Standing Order 138 rather than 111. He said the Opposition does not dispute agreements reached among party leaders but insisted that where Standing Orders require parliamentary approval, such as in proceeding with a Vote on Account without a Budget, that approval must be obtained. He urged the Speaker and Leader of the House to act constitutionally and in compliance with parliamentary procedure. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 December 2024 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri sought the Speaker’s permission to raise a matter under Standing Order 92(2)(g). No substantive issue or proposal was stated in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Points of Order and Standing Orders Clarifications (Vote on Account, Ministry Advisory Committees, Party Leaders' Agreement) Parliamentary Procedure Read →