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- 20 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri tabled a letter from the Association of Divisional Secretaries and Assistant Divisional Secretaries alleging political pressure on land-related duties by a person acting as Private Secretary to the State Minister of Lands. He accused the Government and NPP members of failing to act on their anti-corruption promises, particularly in relation to allegations over coal procurement and quality, including questions about fines, supplier liability, and testing procedures. He also challenged the Government to investigate and disclose details of an alleged bank account linked to a relative of the Colombo Mayor, rather than placing the burden on Opposition MPs to prove the claim. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri requested the Speaker to ensure that his questions are properly included in the Order Paper. Oral Question: Investments Received (Finance Ministry); Point of Order on Question Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri complained under Standing Order 32 that his parliamentary questions were not being placed on the Order Paper, despite repeated requests. He said one question had been postponed three times, causing a delay of about six months before it could be asked, and alleged that an official was arbitrarily preventing his questions from appearing. Oral Question: Investments Received (Finance Ministry); Point of Order on Question Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was stated in the provided text. Oral Question: Investments Received (Finance Ministry); Point of Order on Question Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 February 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 92(2)(b), alleging that the Minister of Justice misled the Speaker by claiming that individual case details were not relevant. He argued that the question at issue specifically concerned cases and challenged the Minister’s response as deceptive. Oral Question: Drug Raids and Asset Seizures (Q.1649/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri introduced an Amendment Bill to the Kandyan Marriage and Divorce Act, stating that subsections 32(a) and 32(b) treat women differently and should be corrected. The Bill was read a first time, ordered to be printed, and referred under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government for report. Private Members' Bill: Kandyan Marriage and Divorce (Amendment) Bill Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human RightsWomen & Children Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri challenged claims that certain MPs do not take salaries, stating that salaries are first paid into MPs’ personal bank accounts and only later may be transferred to party funds. He further questioned whether pooled MP salaries and allowances create an alternative pension arrangement, despite public claims about abolishing MP pensions. Oral Question: Members of Current Parliament - Salaries and Allowances (Q.117/2024) Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri questioned whether abolishing parliamentary pensions would have practical effect if parties such as the NPP/JVP support members through pooled salaries from their MPs. He sought clarification on whether such internal party funding arrangements exist. Oral Question: Members of Current Parliament - Salaries and Allowances (Q.117/2024) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri sought clarification on claims that Government MPs do not take Parliamentary salaries, noting that the Prime Minister’s reply indicated all MPs except Hon. Nayana Wasalathilake draw salaries, though some forgo fuel allowances. Citing a 2015 Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna financial statement to the Election Commission recording income from MPs’ salaries and allowances, he asked whether parties pool such public funds to support members, including after retirement, in a manner that effectively substitutes for a Parliamentary pension. Oral Question: Members of Current Parliament - Salaries and Allowances (Q.117/2024) Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →
- 18 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order under Standing Orders 91(a) and 91(b), alleging that Government members deviated from the Order of the Day and made insulting remarks against Opposition members. He said requests to the Speaker to correct the situation had not been acted on, and objected to personal aspersions, challenging those making such claims to substantiate them. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose to raise a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the excerpt provided. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act and Related Orders (Main Business) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a matter of privilege under Standing Orders 29(1) and 29(2), alleging that a statement made by Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe on 06.02.2026 breached his parliamentary privilege. He claimed the remarks violated Standing Order 91(c) and amounted to defamation and contempt under the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act. He requested that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Procedural: Privilege Matters and Bill Introduction Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 February 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri responded to a preceding point with a brief idiomatic remark, suggesting that asking a biased party for an assessment would be unreliable. No specific policy proposal, legislative issue, or formal demand was raised in this intervention. Procedural: Select Committee and Conflict of Interest Matter Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 February 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point under Standing Order 34(1), arguing that the Chair, not the Leader of the House, should determine whether remarks violate Standing Orders. He objected to expunging words merely on request and contended that Members should be able to make direct allegations without delay. Oral Question: Electricity Generated by Solar Panels (Q.2/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 February 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the excerpt. Oral Question: Electricity Generated by Solar Panels (Q.2/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order citing Standing Orders 91(e) and 86(a), objecting to the Chair permitting what he described as baseless allegations against the Opposition. Part of his remarks was ordered to be expunged by the Chair. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri criticized the Government’s continued use of emergency regulations, arguing they were being extended to suppress protests arising from unmet promises, including compensation pledges for damaged houses. He questioned delays and changing compensation amounts, challenged Government claims on education reforms, and defended the Opposition Leader’s assistance to people affected by “Ditva.” He also said the Government should honour all mandate-related promises, including on salaries and vehicles, raised allegations about ruling party MPs’ remuneration arrangements, and complained that parliamentary speaking time favours party leaders while Government MPs failed to object to remarks insulting teachers. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Parliamentary ProcedureEducationPublic Finance Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary Invoking Standing Order 92(a), Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri stated that parliamentary proceedings must be conducted impartially. He began to raise a concern about the conduct of proceedings, referring to an incident from the previous morning, but his remarks were interrupted. Oral Questions: Various (Q.3, Q.5, Q.6) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order during proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the excerpt beyond the interruption. Oral Questions: Various (Q.3, Q.5, Q.6) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 February 2026 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised concern over a political slogan or public statement claiming “We are in power; our work,” questioning whether it was an official position of the Government and whether public administration was being politicized. He sought clarification from the relevant Ministers on the meaning and authority behind the statement, emphasizing the need to distinguish between government functions and party interests. Oral Question: Schools in Colombo Municipal Council Area (Q.74/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →