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Hon. Chanaka Madugoda, M.P.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)· Galle

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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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103 speeches
  • 19 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda supported the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill, arguing that narcotics are a common social threat requiring united action, strict enforcement, and prevention efforts involving religious institutions. He criticized alleged politicization of drug issues and raised concerns about government conduct toward Buddhist clergy. He also sought explanations on the 2026 Tri-Forces dry ration tender, claiming a Rs. 180 million loss, urged permanency for casual workers at Ceylon Mineral Sands, and questioned contradictory public statements by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka regarding wartime “white flag” allegations. Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human RightsLaw & OrderReligion & Culture Read →
  • 18 February 2026 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda formally seconded the motion for the Bill’s First Reading. The House agreed to the question, ordered the Bill to be printed, and referred it under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for report. Papers: Mahawilachchiya Education Centre Bill (First Reading) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. Ranasinghege Siripala of Gonagaha, Ja-Ela. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 February 2026 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda opposed the Bill to abolish parliamentary pensions, arguing that the Government had not first tabled or explained the Chitrasiri Report on MPs’ pensions and allowances. He contended that removing pensions while retaining other parliamentary benefits could discourage lower- and middle-class political participation and favour wealthy candidates or parties with large funds. He also questioned the impact on former MPs who had taken loans against their pensions, while stating that his political work would continue regardless of pensions or benefits. Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Debate Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
  • 6 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda defended the past use of emergency laws in the context of ending terrorism, while questioning whether the current Government can achieve its objectives under emergency if it has struggled under ordinary law. He welcomed the decision to arrange a teachers’ recruitment examination for Development Officers but raised concerns about the Gazette, including ineligible degree categories, unavailable university specializations, and the exclusion of International Relations, International Studies, and Archaeology graduates. He also requested relief for public officers affected by the suspension of local and foreign leave after they had already made commitments. He further criticized restrictions and omissions in Member development allocations, arguing that they should be usable for genuine local needs such as temples, daham schools, sports clubs, rural societies, and preschools. Debate: Extension of Emergency Regulations (Cyclone Ditwah) Public FinanceEducationLaw & Order Read →
  • 6 February 2026 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda formally posed a parliamentary question to the Chair. No further details or substantive argument were provided in the recorded speech. Oral Questions: Various (Q.8, Q.9) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 February 2026 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda raised a point of Order, stating that the relevant Member frequently intervenes in matters raised by both the Opposition and the Government. He argued that the incident that occurred that day was not unprecedented in Parliament. Debate: Regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 February 2026 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda accused the Government of curtailing political freedoms and exerting pressure on public servants and institutional employees, citing alleged dismissals at the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation over criticism of the Government. He also criticized the summoning of Shiranthi Rajapaksa and Namal Rajapaksa to investigative bodies, arguing that such actions would not deflect attention from unresolved allegations involving imports, coal, medicines, Easter attacks, and procurement. He demanded a Government response to an alleged multibillion-rupee fraud in tri-forces food supply tenders, specifically citing Cabinet approval of a higher-priced bid for dried turmeric than a competing offer. Debate: Regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act (continued) Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 22 January 2026 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda said the SLPP supports the need for reforms but wants the deferred reform package strengthened and presented with broader consensus. He alleged procedural irregularities in a Ministry of Defence tender for dry rations for the Tri-Forces, claiming the lowest bidder was removed in favour of higher bidders despite procurement committee findings, and urged authorities to stop the agreement while tabling related documents. He also requested action on delayed state-to-state employment arrangements for Sri Lankans seeking agricultural and other jobs in Israel, and asked that 60 pupils from Elpitiya Saranankara Primary School be admitted to Elpitiya Ananda Vidyalaya under the existing cluster school arrangement. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Corruption & Governance ReformEducationForeign Affairs Read →
  • 9 January 2026 AI summary A petition from Mrs. H.R. Chandani Peiris of Ganemulla, Katuwammulla was presented to Parliament by Hon. Chanaka Madugoda. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda supported the Motor Traffic Act regulations but urged clearer procedures for drug-impaired driving cases, including testing timeframes and chain-of-custody safeguards for samples. He raised grievances of Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau employees over overtime, allowances, bonuses, and access to diplomatic postings, and called for intervention on reduced South Korean EPS departures and pending contracts for qualified candidates. He also asked for inquiries into alleged unfair principal transfers in Galle District and protested the exclusion of Opposition local authority chairmen from a district progress review meeting. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate Law & OrderCorruption & Governance ReformEmployment Read →
  • 19 December 2025 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda supported the supplementary estimate for disaster relief, noting that Parliament had convened at the Opposition’s request and commending the tri-forces, public officials, health workers and citizens for their response, particularly in Galle. He acknowledged shortcomings in early warning, preparedness and rescue capacity, and urged the Government to empower officials and avoid politicized interference in administration. He proposed stronger land-use and environmental protection laws, better enforcement of soil conservation measures, urgent agricultural support including short-duration seeds and fertilizer, assistance to damaged small rice mills, prudent planning for possible rice imports, rapid restoration of tourism sites, and action on issues at Pulmoddai mineral sands. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) InfrastructureAgricultureEnvironment Read →
  • 25 November 2025 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda raised an urgent concern about the ongoing GCE Advanced Level Economics examination, alleging that a significant number of multiple-choice and essay questions matched material from a paid tuition class. He urged the Government, Department of Examinations, Criminal Investigation Department, and relevant agencies to investigate the matter and safeguard the integrity of the A/L examination and students’ futures. Debate: Committee Stage on Appropriation Bill 2026 - Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education (Fifteenth Allotted Day) Education Read →
  • 25 November 2025 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda acknowledged past and current welfare measures in education, including textbooks, uniforms, scholarships, meals and the Rs. 6,000 allowance for low-income students, but argued that the Budget does not adequately invest in skills-based education or early childhood development. He questioned the lack of progress on pledges to establish early childhood centres and quality primary schools within specified distances, and suggested reviving cluster school models and improving preschool teacher training and remuneration. He also raised concerns over limited progress on the National Education Plan despite expenditure, the absence of a clear commitment to allocating 6% of GDP to education, and the failure to remove VAT from school supplies or address high sports equipment costs. He requested a more accurate mechanism for identifying low-income students so that assistance reaches those most in need. Debate: Committee Stage on Appropriation Bill 2026 - Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education (Fifteenth Allotted Day) EducationPublic Finance Read →
  • 21 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda urged the Government to reduce or restore previous tax arrangements on imported uncut gemstones and gold, arguing that current duties are burdening small and medium gem and jewellery entrepreneurs and undermining a sector linked to tourism. He also requested support for Galle District carving industry entrepreneurs, including improved Laksala payment practices, access to timber, loan facilities, and equipment, in line with the Government’s target of increasing tourism revenue to USD 10 billion by 2030. He called on the Minister to address delays in the Small Enterprise Development Division’s entrepreneurship exhibition, including a stalled stall-tender process despite a Rs. 25 million allocation, so that young entrepreneurs can access markets and support. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day InfrastructureEmploymentPublic Finance Read →
  • 21 November 2025 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda, speaking during the Committee Stage debate on the Ministries of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, and Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, said past infrastructure projects under Mahinda Rajapaksa had created a foundation for industrial and entrepreneurial growth. He argued that successive crises, including the war, insurrections, Black July, the tsunami, terrorist attacks, COVID-19, and recent unrest, had hindered industrial development. He stated that the current Government now has an opportunity to strengthen SMEs, expand large enterprises, and attract major investment. Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day Public FinanceEmploymentInfrastructure Read →
  • 21 November 2025 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda stated that he would proceed to ask the scheduled question. Oral Question: Provision of Jobs for Unemployed Graduates (Question No. 5) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 20 November 2025 AI summary A petition from Mr. Jeevan Prasanna Wijegunawardena of Jambalagahawatta, Meegahathenna, was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions: Petition from Mr. Jeevan Prasanna Wijegunawardena Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 15 November 2025 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda criticized the Government’s 2025 Budget implementation, stating that physical progress remained low despite only two months left in the year. He urged the Government to recognize public dissatisfaction and improve performance in 2026, concluding with a Buddhist saying to suggest the Government was failing to understand actual conditions. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 15 November 2025 AI summary Chanaka Madugoda questioned increased allocations under the President’s and Parliament’s Heads in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, arguing that they conflict with government pledges to abolish the Executive Presidency, reduce presidential expenditure, and cut parliamentary privileges. He said the Clean Sri Lanka programme had not produced visible islandwide results despite its 2025 allocation and urged the Government to make it effective in 2026 without excessive political branding. He also acknowledged the work of the Presidential Fund and requested expanded support for medical assistance, overseas treatment, scholarships, and school sports teams representing Sri Lanka abroad. Debate: Committee Stage - Appropriation Bill 2026, Special Spending Units (Heads 1, 2, 4-11, 13, 16-25) Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Read →