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- 9 April 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri questioned why a company that was not registered by 18.08.2025 was allowed to proceed in a bidding process when the notice specified only registered companies could bid. He asked why other interested parties were not given the same opportunity to complete registration, alleging unequal treatment in the process. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised concerns during debate on defence regulations and the Emergency extension about coal procurement for the Lakvijaya Power Plant. Citing the National Audit Office’s Special Audit Report for 2025/2026, he said Trident Chemphar Limited had been awarded a 1.5 million metric ton coal contract despite allegedly being unregistered at the bid date and not having paid the required registration fee, while similar opportunities were denied to others. He also alleged that testing of an umpire sample was bypassed and warned against further emergency procurement of 300,000 metric tons from the same company, urging action based on the Auditor General’s findings. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
- 8 April 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri complained that the day’s Order Paper, prepared at short notice, was unfair because it included only five Questions for oral answers when at least ten could have been accommodated. He said time management constraints were also preventing Members who submit Questions from being given adequate time. Privilege Question: Breach of Parliamentary Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 March 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri called for an investigation, noting that Article 54 specifies the manner in which the relevant provision should be enforced. Oral Question: Migrant Workers Hardship Statistics (Q.24/2024) Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 20 March 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order citing Standing Orders 28(u) and 92(1) and Article 30 of the Code of Conduct for Members on decorum and appropriate language. He alleged that the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Reforms made offensive gestures in the Chamber, disputed the Chair’s view that the matter need not be recorded in Hansard, and requested an investigation under the relevant procedures. Oral Question: Migrant Workers Hardship Statistics (Q.24/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 March 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri sought clarification from the Prime Minister on the number of vehicles in the Presidential Secretariat vehicle pool during the Eighth Executive President’s tenure and the number returned after the 2024 Presidential Election, suggesting it may have been eight. He questioned apparent inconsistencies between government statements that vehicles would be auctioned or taken out of use and the Prime Minister’s reply that most were in use, asking how such public claims would be corrected. He also requested clarification on whether the pool contained 800 vehicles or whether 200 were not in use, citing concern over contradictory figures. Oral Question: Presidential Vehicle Pool Management (Q.19/2025) Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
- 19 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri alleged that coal procurement and the release of 323 containers involved proven fraud and corruption, and defended the Committee on Public Enterprises Chair against attacks by the NPP. He argued that the Opposition’s no-confidence motion against the Minister of Power over the coal issue would likely be defeated by the Government’s majority, but said it would expose MPs who support the Minister despite the allegations. He also defended the SJB’s leadership and capacity to govern, rejected accusations of corruption against SJB members, and stated that the party would not seek power through unrest or crisis. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 19 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri disputed government claims that there was no crisis, citing fuel, tourism, price increases during the New Year period, and uncertainty affecting areas such as Ella. He urged relief measures for hoteliers and three-wheeler drivers with loans, and questioned whether current policies matched earlier promises on socialism, education privatization, state enterprises, the IMF, and relations with India. He also criticized the JVP and government members for alleged inconsistencies between their conduct in Opposition and their positions in government, stating that the public would judge these changes. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Cost of LivingCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 19 March 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to delays caused by listed speakers who are not ready to speak when called. He suggested that such Members should step out or otherwise avoid disrupting the order of proceedings. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 March 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order objecting to a change in the speaking order during the debate. He stated that the third listed speaker was present but the fourth speaker was being allowed to speak, and requested that the Chair follow the published list because it affected his side’s scheduled turn. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri urges the House to recognize and address the issue he is raising, appealing for understanding from those present. The excerpt provided is too brief to identify the specific subject, proposal, or policy context of his remarks. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 March 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected to a Minister’s response of “not relevant” to an earlier question concerning the Norochcholai Power Plant from 2020 to the present. He asked the Speaker to consider the substance and timeframe of the question, arguing that the Minister’s dismissal was inappropriate. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 March 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural point under Standing Order 92(2) concerning the rules governing parliamentary questions. He drew the Speaker’s attention to the matter while the Speaker was presiding, indicating a concern about the handling or admissibility of questions in the House. Oral Answers to Questions (Q.1 to Q.7 and Standing Order 27(2) questions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri questioned the need to extend the Emergency, arguing that existing Gazettes and circulars had already established mechanisms for post-“Ditwah” relief and asking whether they would be invalid without the extension. He alleged that the Government was using Emergency powers to conceal incompetence and corruption, including issues related to coal procurement and operational failures at Norochcholai. He also called for the Chair of the Public Enterprises Committee to resign pending a proper investigation into the coal deals, and demanded that the Government explain the legal necessity for any further Emergency regulations. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Corruption & Governance ReformSecurity & DefencePublic Finance Read →
- 6 March 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri formally raised the listed question in Parliament. No further details or arguments were provided in the speech. Oral Question: Small and Medium-Scale Factories Started or Closed Down in 2025 (Q.1177/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri made a personal explanation under Standing Order 27(8) denying allegations that Opposition Members had sold their parliamentary membership for money. He specifically rejected a claim attributed to Hon. Asitha Niroshan Egodawithana that he had deposited Rs. 900 million at the Bandarawela People’s Bank, challenging anyone making such allegations to provide account details or evidence. He urged that any credible claims be referred to the CID or the Bribery Commission, and called on Government Members to name the alleged individuals rather than make general accusations. Procedural: Personal Explanation and Special Select Committee Announcement Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 4 March 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural objection, stating that the point of order being attempted was not being raised correctly. He emphasized that the Member already speaking had the floor and should be allowed to continue. Standing Order 27(2) Question: Middle East Crisis and Strait of Hormuz Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri argued under Standing Order 27(3) that a Question may be rejected only if it is ruled out of order. He requested that, if the Leader of the Opposition’s Question was rejected, the specific procedural grounds for doing so should be stated. Privilege Question and Procedural Discussion on Coal Supply Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural point under Standing Orders 27(3) and 11(g), stating that any decision to rule a question out of order must be made by the Speaker. He requested that, if the Opposition Leader’s question is considered out of order, the Speaker should clearly state the basis for that ruling. Privilege Question and Procedural Discussion on Coal Supply Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive issue or argument is recorded in the provided excerpt. Privilege Question and Procedural Discussion on Coal Supply Parliamentary Procedure Read →