Hon. Chanaka Madugoda, M.P.
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Speeches 103 #44 of 225·#3 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 34 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate
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Speech history
103 speeches- 10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda objected to Minister Bimal Rathnayake’s repeated references to the Rajapaksas and protested against remarks made by Hon. Thurairasa Rachikaran during the Suppression of Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Bill debate, alleging that he had praised an LTTE figure and asking what action the Government and Speaker would take. He contrasted this with the detention of Mr. Salley under anti-terror laws and argued that discussion of the Easter attacks should be handled separately with evidence, without political misuse. He also requested urgent intervention for Security Officer No. 16649 at the Sapugaskanda Refinery, citing alleged harassment and her family circumstances. Debate: Central Bank Rules on Export Proceeds Repatriation and Essential Public Services Resolution Security & DefenceParliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 21 May 2026 AI summary Asked whether, once the new court complex begins operations, the Government plans to provide related public services at or near the premises for the convenience of the public and lawyers. He noted that the project appeared largely complete and expressed satisfaction with the Minister’s earlier response. Oral Question: Beligaha Court Complex (Minister of Justice) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda asked a supplementary question regarding the new court complex relocated from the Galle Fort World Heritage Site to Beligaha to support tourism. He noted that the complex was opened on 19 July 2024 and asked whether globally used digital technologies would be introduced when operations commence at the newly built facility. Oral Question: Beligaha Court Complex (Minister of Justice) InfrastructureJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 21 May 2026 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration why legal proceedings had not begun at the new Beligaha, Galle court complex despite its opening on 19 July 2024, and when court operations were expected to commence there. He also sought information on the planned future use of the existing Galle Fort Courts Complex and the losses incurred from the new buildings and land remaining unused. Oral Question: Beligaha Court Complex (Minister of Justice) Justice & Human RightsInfrastructure Read →
- 20 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda raised a point of order responding to Hon. Nalin Hewage’s remarks, questioning whether the government had borrowed during its recent one-and-a-half-year period in office. He rejected criticism that his side engaged in publicity gimmicks, citing the launch of the Clean Sri Lanka programme in Galle as an example of similar conduct by the government. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda argued that current economic improvements are not sufficiently visible at village level and credited growth and infrastructure foundations to the Mahinda Rajapaksa administration, citing per capita income, GDP, growth rates, and projects such as expressways, ports, Norochcholai, Port City and Uma Oya. He said the opposition would support genuine economic strengthening, but raised concern over Victory Day commemorations in the North, alleging separatist symbols and rhetoric and urging government action against such activities. He also requested that Lanka Mineral Sands Ltd. workers who had served unpaid be absorbed into the approved 102 vacancies, rather than being displaced through open recruitment, citing a prior ministerial assurance. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Cost of LivingEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionPublic Finance Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda opposed reliance on emergency powers, arguing that the Government should first implement actions available under ordinary law. He urged immediate action on railway delays caused by strict speed-limit compliance after recent derailments and faults, including instructions to Railways or attendance relief for affected public and private sector workers. He also accused the Government of failing to act on its anti-corruption mandate, listing numerous alleged losses, procurement irregularities, governance failures, delayed elections, undisclosed agreements, and unresolved investigations, and demanded accountability and disclosure. Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 2 Corruption & Governance ReformInfrastructureLaw & Order Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Asked whether the zoo has a dedicated health management programme for geriatric and sick animals. Oral Question 8: Waste Disposal at National Zoological Gardens, Dehiwala Healthcare Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda raised concerns about poor waste management and declining cleanliness and attractiveness at the Dehiwala Zoo, citing observations from a visit four months earlier. He requested continued action to improve the zoo’s condition and asked whether a breeding or conservation research unit for endangered species would be established there, similar to those in developed countries. Oral Question 8: Waste Disposal at National Zoological Gardens, Dehiwala Environment Read →
- 7 May 2026 AI summary Asked the Minister of Environment whether he is aware of improper waste disposal at the National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala. He also questioned whether the existing dining facilities for visitors are considered suitable and, if not, whether steps will be taken to construct appropriate facilities. Oral Question 8: Waste Disposal at National Zoological Gardens, Dehiwala Environment Read →
- 6 May 2026 AI summary While supporting the Bill relating to SME progress, protection and security, Chanaka Madugoda raised several public administration and local service concerns. He urged the withdrawal of an IGP order requiring disabled police officers to wear a different uniform, arguing that it undermines their dignity, and asked that police recruitment criteria be reviewed in light of vacancies. He also requested a faster expressway access corridor to Karapitiya hospital facilities in Galle, opposed the removal of the Mahamodara OPD, and noted that an issue at the Department of Railways requires attention. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading HealthcareInfrastructureLaw & Order Read →
- 9 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda questioned the Government’s progress on delivering justice for the Easter Sunday attacks, citing the President’s earlier pledge to identify the mastermind within a year. He alleged that investigations were being politically directed against former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay while ignoring allegations involving Ravi Seneviratne, Shani Abeysekera, State Minister Aruna Jayasekara, and National List MP Mohamed Ibrahim. He tabled Hon. Udaya Gammanpila’s book “Finding the Mastermind of the Easter Attack” and called for the removal of officials with alleged conflicts from the investigative process to ensure accountability for the real perpetrators. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 7 April 2026 AI summary Supported the Orders under the Convention against Doping in Sports, the Government’s approach to Port City benefits, and measures to ease public burdens, while criticizing Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe over past claims that rice imports would cease and questioning continued imports. Raised delays in enrolling students selected for the University of Colombo Faculty of Nursing, and in appointing 46 qualified national school principals whose results are before the Public Service Commission. Urged action on regularizing over 80 unpaid casual workers at the Pulmude Mineral Sands Company instead of new recruitment, and called for implementation of Cabinet-approved MSME relief loans, noting delays by banks and administrative bodies. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) EmploymentPublic FinanceEducation Read →
- 19 March 2026 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda raised a point of order regarding an affidavit said to have been filed in the Magistrate’s Court concerning former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena. He stated that the affidavit alleges the Bribery Commission pressured Chandrasena to name former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and MP Namal Rajapaksa, and tabled a copy in the House. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Parliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 19 March 2026 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda criticized the Government for relying on QR and odd-even fuel management systems it had previously opposed, and said implementation remained inadequate despite an existing template. He called for improved fuel allocations for three-wheelers, agriculture, logistics, tourism, fisheries and generators, and urged delivery of the promised April 2025 goods basket if funds are available. He condemned an incident involving a German national berating nurses at Karapitiya and requested diplomatic action, while also raising concerns about reported Army-linked commercial activities and accounts allegedly removed from Auditor General scrutiny, calling for oversight and rectification. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act Regulations Approval Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsCost of Living Read →
- 6 March 2026 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda questioned the rationale for extending emergency regulations, arguing that the Government had not demonstrated that it could deliver justice or relief more effectively under emergency powers, including for those displaced by Cyclone “Ditwah.” He raised concerns about the Middle East crisis affecting tea exports, apparel, fuel, gas, tourism and the wider economy, and asked the Government to state its contingency plans and clarify the terms of a defence pact signed with the United States. He also criticized the arrest of former intelligence chief Mr. Salley while questioning the handling of Easter attacks investigations, and urged justice for the victims. He requested attention to the transfer of a female Ceylon Petroleum Corporation security officer with an autistic child and to postings of women police officers over 50 to distant districts. Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency Security & DefenceJustice & Human RightsForeign Affairs Read →
- 4 March 2026 AI summary Asked for clarification on the circular governing mid-stream admissions for talented students, specifically whether it contains a mechanism for admissions based on sports talent. He also sought to know whether the Government’s new education reforms would retain the existing sports school concept or replace it with another approach. Oral Question: Special Sports Schools Development (Q.1468/2025) Education Read →
- 4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda raised concerns that school sports opportunities are increasingly concentrated in well-equipped urban schools while rural schools, including two designated sports schools in Galle District, lack facilities and coaches across many disciplines. He asked whether the Government would create or restore a pathway through mid-stream admissions for talented rural students to enter better-resourced schools and develop their sporting abilities. Oral Question: Special Sports Schools Development (Q.1468/2025) Education Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda spoke during debate on a Regulation under the Foreign Exchange Act, stating that the Opposition did not wish to create panic over fuel or gas but urged the Government to address reported shortages of gas at village level. He condemned attacks on Iran, citing Iran’s past support to Sri Lanka and the potential impact of regional conflict on Sri Lankans in the Middle East. He also demanded answers on an alleged fraud in the tri-forces dry rations tender, raised concerns about possible dismissal of Parliamentary Police officers, and objected to alleged attempts to override elected Cooperative Hospital boards in Galle District. Debate: Regulation under Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & OrderForeign Affairs Read →
- 3 March 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour and Human Resources Development, Chanaka Madugoda presented the Committee’s report on the 2022 and 2023 Annual Reports and Accounts of Sabaragamuwa University, Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, and Wayamba University. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Regulations, Reports and Orders Tabled Education Read →