Hon. Chandana Thennakoon, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Kurunegala

Profession: Teacher

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Speeches 16 #192 of 225·#130 in party

Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

16 speeches

10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. Chandana Thennakoon raised a supplementary question on crop-raiding elephants in Galgamuwa, Ehetuwewa, Ambanpola, Nikaweratiya and parts of Yapahuwa, noting that elephants living in small forest patches outside major forests damage crops, houses and property. He asked whether, beyond opening wildlife offices and providing vehicles, the Government has any new scientific plans to manage elephants in non-forest areas. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) AgricultureEnvironment Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. Chandana Thennakoon asked about measures to manage the escalating human-elephant conflict, noting recent ministerial interventions including absorbing unlawfully recruited multipurpose workers as electric fence maintenance assistants and deploying about 5,000 Civil Security personnel. He sought clarification on whether there is a programme to overcome practical and legal constraints and use these officers more effectively. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) Law & OrderAgricultureEmployment Read →
10 June 2026 AI summary Hon. Chandana Thennakoon raised Question No. 3 concerning the human-elephant conflict in the Kurunegala District. The matter sought information and action regarding the impact of elephant incursions on local communities and measures being taken to mitigate the conflict. Procedural: Points of Order and Oral Question - Human-Elephant Conflict, Kurunegala District (Q.4) EnvironmentPublic FinanceLaw & Order Read →
19 May 2026 AI summary Chandana Thennakoon highlighted that a local institute with significant land, buildings, staff, IT facilities, and residential and lecture capacity is being used only minimally for irrigation-related programmes. He asked whether additional technical or higher-education programmes could be introduced, or whether the facility could be converted into another educational institution to better serve regional education needs and improve resource use. Oral Questions: Department of Wildlife Conservation and Other Questions InfrastructureEducation Read →
19 May 2026 AI summary Chandana Thennakoon raised concerns that interrupted student enrolment at the institute has led to underuse of physical and human resources and weakened its academic culture. He noted significant vacancies for engineering assistants and asked the Deputy Minister whether any legal or other barrier prevents recruiting students to the institute. Oral Questions: Department of Wildlife Conservation and Other Questions EducationEmployment Read →
17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Chandana Thennakoon supported the resolution on remuneration and service conditions for CIABOC under the Anti-Corruption Act, arguing that stronger pay structures, risk and performance allowances, and 971 recruitments are needed to attract specialist investigators in fields such as accounting, banking, engineering, and ICT. He said the Government intends to decentralize anti-corruption work to district level and stressed that political will is necessary for the Act’s effective implementation. He also linked the reforms to past corruption allegations and economic shortages, noting an improvement in Sri Lanka’s Corruption Perceptions Index ranking as evidence of institutional activation. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
10 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Chandana Thennekoon supported the President’s second Budget, presenting it as aligned with six policy objectives including inclusive growth, export diversification, debt sustainability, rural poverty eradication, productive economic development, and digitalization. He highlighted allocations for irrigation, small tanks, rural roads, housing, education, and higher education, with particular emphasis on rural development in areas such as Kurunegala District. He also welcomed specific measures to address the human-elephant conflict, including funds for elephant fences, Wildlife Department vehicles and equipment, deployment of Civil Security Department officers, habitat improvements, and research into scientific solutions. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading AgriculturePublic FinanceEnvironment Read →
10 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Chandana Thennekoon stated that he would allocate one minute of his speaking time to the Hon. Deputy Minister. Adjourned Debate on Budget Bill – Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Chandana Thennakoon supported regulations enabling vehicle imports for tourism, arguing they align with the sector’s recovery and the Government’s targets of three million tourist arrivals and US$ 5 billion in revenue. He emphasized expanding tourism beyond coastal areas into inland, community- and environment-based destinations, particularly in the North Western Province and around reservoirs, heritage sites, and rural attractions. He identified poor rural roads and infrastructure as a key constraint and said the Government intends to address this while developing sites such as Yapahuwa, Haththikuchchi, Rasvehera, and areas in Galgamuwa. He also linked tourism growth to wider economic stabilization and welfare measures, while defending the Government’s first year in office against Opposition criticism. Debate Continuation: Vehicle Import Regulations Foreign AffairsInfrastructureAgriculture Read →
19 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Chandana Thennakoon questioned what action the Government would take after the six-month period granted by the Commissioner General of Lands for redevelopment had expired. He noted that no visible development had occurred, apart from coconut trees, and alleged that previously existing teak trees had been cut and sold. Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) Land & Housing Read →
19 June 2025 AI summary Chandana Thennakoon questioned a land leasing transaction involving C/S Hiriyala Farmers’ Company, noting that its chairman was former MP Manjula Disanayake and that former Deputy Minister Salinda Dissanayake had intervened in the lease. He alleged that public funds were misused, citing around Rs. 38 million spent on land acquisition and Rs. 56 million by the BOI for development, and asked the Deputy Minister to state his view on what he described as a major fraud. Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
3 June 2025 AI summary The speech supported amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act, emphasizing the need to protect personal data amid rapid digitization and widespread collection, processing and sharing by public bodies, businesses and social media platforms. It noted obstacles to implementation of the 2022 Act, including low public awareness, limited computer literacy, insufficient technical capacity and outdated government technology. The member said the Government is advancing digitization and cybersecurity, including through Cabinet approval of the second National Cyber Security Strategy prepared by Sri Lanka CERT, to strengthen data protection and public trust. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading EducationJustice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
23 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Chandana Thennakoon presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mr. S. Nassar of Jagama, Palukadawala, Galgamuwa, and Mr. W.M.M.A. Indika Wijekon of Wilbagehara, Bandarakoswatta. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by MPs Parliamentary Procedure Read →
20 March 2025 AI summary Chandana Thennakoon supported the Budget allocations under the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry, arguing that funds are being distributed across regions and sectors rather than concentrated in politically favoured areas. He highlighted allocations for rural roads, bridges, irrigation, drinking water, and human-elephant conflict mitigation, including specific projects in the Galgamuwa electorate and dry zone areas. He also cited increases in welfare benefits, education support, allowances for vulnerable groups, and relief measures for low-income families, presenting the Budget as focused on rural development and social support. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage Debate AgricultureInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
19 March 2025 AI summary A petition from D. M. Wijesingha of Mailawa, Thambuththegama, Galgamuwa, was accepted and presented to Parliament. Presentation of Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Chandana Thennakoon supported the overdue regulations on geographical indications, stating that GIs protect products whose qualities are linked to specific regions and can benefit all compliant producers through legal protection, higher prices, consumer trust, and export promotion. He argued that Sri Lanka should strengthen GI protection for products such as Ceylon Tea, Ceylon Cinnamon, Ceylon Pepper, Ceylon Cashew, Ceylon King Coconut, and regional goods like Southern buffalo curd to prevent misuse, support rural producers, and promote tourism. He said the Government would promote a production economy, provide facilities to producers, and advance exports. Debate: Intellectual Property Act Regulations (Geographical Indications) Public FinanceAgriculture Read →