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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Speech history
376 speeches- 19 November 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri invoked Standing Orders 28(5) and 28(6) to move a motion before the scheduled Business of the House without prior written notice to the Speaker. He requested that the motion be read. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 November 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri invoked the Standing Orders and requested permission to proceed accordingly. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded remarks. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a procedural point regarding a report presented by the Minister of Provincial Councils, citing Standing Orders 28(5), 52(6) and 92. He noted that the report refers to Hon. Rasamanickam’s Private Member’s Bill on Provincial Council Elections and states that elections could be held under the old system by amending the Elections (Special Provisions) law to provide the necessary schedules, forms and related instruments. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 November 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri sought the Speaker’s leave under Standing Order 28(5), initially referring to Standing Order 92. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the excerpt. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri rose to a Point of Order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 15 November 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri sought permission to raise a further question relating to Question No. 562/2025 on lands belonging to Sri Lanka Railways. The question asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to provide details on the total extent of railway land, lands leased to private parties, lease income from 2020 onward, encroachments by unauthorized settlers, planned eviction measures, and steps to make productive use of railway lands under departmental control. Oral Question: Q.562/2025 - Lands Belonging to Sri Lanka Railways: Lease InfrastructurePublic FinanceLand & Housing Read →
- 15 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri asked the Speaker for a brief opportunity to raise questions, stating that the matters were being avoided. No specific substantive issue or proposal was detailed in the quoted remarks. Oral Question: Finance Question 20/2024 (1) and 119/2024 (1) - Stand Down Requests and Point of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 15 November 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri objected under Standing Order 32(3) to a Minister’s request for more time to answer a question, stating that the same question had already been put to the Prime Minister. He said the Prime Minister had provided a reasonable response on the sugar issue and requested that the Minister explain to the House, and to the Speaker, why additional time was needed. Oral Question: Finance Question 20/2024 (1) and 119/2024 (1) - Stand Down Requests and Point of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 15 November 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Oral Question: Finance Question 20/2024 (1) and 119/2024 (1) - Stand Down Requests and Point of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 15 November 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri formally raised a question in Parliament. No further details of the question or its subject matter were provided in the excerpt. Oral Question: Finance Question 20/2024 (1) and 119/2024 (1) - Stand Down Requests and Point of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 14 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri criticized the Government’s Budget, arguing that it is implementing policies it previously opposed, including MCC-related work, digital ID, devolution-linked arrangements, and investment measures, and called for the tabling of recent Indo-Lanka agreements. He questioned the Government’s anti-corruption position, citing past allegations on the bond issue, sugar tax, palm oil taxes, and released containers, and demanded accountability for any political involvement. He warned that lowering the VAT registration threshold would burden small businesses and consumers, urged lawful and verified payment of the estate workers’ allowance with consideration of an increase to Rs. 500, and alleged inconsistency over vehicle procurement and official privileges. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformCost of Living Read →
- 12 November 2025 AI summary The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order under Standing Order 92, stating that a ruling by the Chair cannot be challenged by Members. He said any issue concerning a Member’s name should be pursued through a motion and referred to the relevant Committee, rather than being raised through the Chair for political effect. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri accused the Government of using anti-drug and anti-underworld campaigns to deflect from its failure to act on promised anti-corruption measures and alleged that drug seizures and container releases may involve ministerial influence and backdoor dealings. He questioned the release of certain containers, the removal of a ministry from Minister Bimal Rathnayake, and the sources of wealth of security-related ministers. He also criticized the Minister of Public Security for allegedly labelling a murdered person as underworld-connected before judicial proof and argued that allegations raised in the debate made the Minister unfit to continue in office. He called on government members, particularly those of the NPP, to demand the Minister’s resignation. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Law & OrderCorruption & Governance ReformSecurity & Defence Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri asserted that Members of Parliament have the right to raise matters of privilege at any time. He objected to attempts to limit that right by referring to procedural clauses, addressing the Speaker on the matter. Privilege Matter: Parliamentary Privilege and Code of Conduct Violation Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri argued that the Chair had been misdirected and should not block the motion in question. He stated that the relevant provisions clearly allow such motions to be moved. Privilege Matter: Parliamentary Privilege and Code of Conduct Violation Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri briefly stated that Standing Order 28 is clearly set out, apparently referring to the applicable parliamentary procedure. Privilege Matter: Parliamentary Privilege and Code of Conduct Violation Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri argued that, under Standing Order 28(5), a matter of privilege can be raised without prior written notice. He said Hon. Chamara Sampath should have been permitted to raise such a matter the previous day and requested that the Table Office not advise the Chair in a way that restricts Members’ privileges. Privilege Matter: Parliamentary Privilege and Code of Conduct Violation Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri noted that Ministers are often not present throughout parliamentary debates, although exchanges occur between the Government and Opposition. He pointed out that the Minister has only 10 or 15 minutes to respond, implying concern about the adequacy of ministerial engagement or replies during debates. Point of Order on Foreign Affairs Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri alleged that the Minister of Foreign Affairs was misleading Parliament. No further details, evidence, or specific policy issue were provided in the recorded remark. Point of Order on Foreign Affairs Statement Foreign Affairs Read →
- 21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri sought leave to raise a point of order under Standing Order 91(a). Point of Order on Foreign Affairs Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →