Hon. Chathura Galappaththi, M.P.
Profession: Software Engineer
Speeches 33 #131 of 225·#33 in party
Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 16 speeches
Last spoke 19 May 2026 in Papers
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Speech history
33 speeches- 19 May 2026 AI summary A petition from Mr. Siridasa of School Lane, Dampahala, Amukoratuwa, Matara was presented to Parliament. Papers and Reports Tabled Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 26 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Chathura Galappaththi emphasized that achieving a US$15 billion digital economy requires moving beyond basic digitization to full digitalization of state processes, with all ministries aligned under a common vision. He specifically urged end-to-end digitization of public procurement within the next year to address corruption concerns, and cited stalled digital initiatives in the justice and railway sectors as evidence that ministerial interest is not translating into administrative action. He also called for capacity building across ministry IT units, procurement rules that allow capable SME technology firms to bid, stronger commercialization support for startups, and a targeted strategy with tax incentives to attract foreign venture capital and entrepreneurs to Sri Lanka. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day EmploymentCorruption & Governance ReformInfrastructure Read →
- 24 November 2025 AI summary Chathura Galappaththi thanked the State Minister for the prompt response and noted that the relevant agreement had already been cleared by the Legal Department. He emphasized that there was no remaining legal impediment and urged that simple administrative instructions be issued to implement the agreement. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 November 2025 AI summary No substantive speech content is provided beyond the formal address to the Presiding Member, so there are no arguments, proposals, questions, or policy references to summarize. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Chathura Galappaththi criticized the Government’s handling of Right to Information requests, arguing that details previously disclosed about officials in the President’s Media Division are now being withheld on national security grounds. He urged the Minister to intervene directly and instruct officials to provide the requested information, including through simple administrative steps, stating that such action would better serve the public. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 24 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Chathura Galappaththi urged the Transport Ministry and Department of Railways to cooperate with the RDMNS.LK mobile app, a non-profit, crowdsourced service widely used by train passengers, tourists, and even railway staff for real-time train information. He said the group needs official notifications on timetable changes, special trains, and cancellations, and noted that an agreement was reportedly executed on 9 June 2024 but has not been implemented. He alleged obstruction by unions and ticket-related interests, and questioned why Sri Lanka Railways denied the existence of the agreement in an RTI response despite documents being available. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing InfrastructureCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 18 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Chathura Galappaththi criticized the handling of the Trincomalee statue incident, arguing that protection should have been provided at the site rather than by removing the statue. He raised concerns over public security, citing 104 shootings, 55 deaths and 56 injuries under the current Government, and questioned the official response to the assassination of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wikramasekara, including the use of the “IRC-registered” label. He accused the IGP of failing to act on written threats against the Chairman and urged the National Police Commission to take disciplinary action, while also calling for disclosures on the Easter Sunday attacks. He further demanded that the Government table a report on the 323 containers, including those allegedly linked to drugs, and warned of possible links between arms, drugs and escalating violence. Committee Stage Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Defence and Public Security Expenditure Heads Justice & Human RightsLaw & OrderSecurity & Defence Read →
- 17 November 2025 AI summary Chathura Galappaththi called for a consistent, non-partisan foreign policy supported by a permanent think-tank of local and international experts, and requested that the Government publish details of the reported 70 agreements and 150 investor discussions arising from recent high-level foreign visits. He questioned whether some diaspora engagements had served national interests and urged future visits to deliver clearer benefits. He also proposed expanding vocational education pathways from Grade 9 to address low-skilled migration, unemployment, and related social issues. Referring to tourism in Matara, he suggested reviewing restrictions on late-night entertainment in designated areas with sound controls, while balancing community protections. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage Continuation (Foreign Affairs, Justice and National Integration) EmploymentForeign AffairsEducation Read →
- 14 November 2025 AI summary The MP argued that the Budget proposal to pay plantation workers an additional Rs. 10,000 per month conditional on 25 days’ attendance is impractical due to weekly holidays, monthly holidays, work quotas, weigh-cut systems, and shorter months. He said his side supports increasing plantation workers’ pay, including raising the daily wage to Rs. 1,750, but called for removal of the rigid 25-day condition and stated they cannot support the overall Budget. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Public FinanceEmployment Read →
- 14 November 2025 AI summary Chathura Galappaththi criticized the length and content of the 2026 Budget speech, arguing that despite its duration it contained few genuinely new proposals and insufficient allocations for development. He questioned the Government’s legislative performance, noting that only about 10 new Acts were attributable to the current administration in 2025 compared with higher numbers in previous years. He argued that improved revenue figures were mainly due to high taxation, particularly on reopened vehicle imports, and underutilized capital expenditure rather than stronger economic fundamentals. He also questioned the sharp increase in the President’s expenditure head and suggested excessive concentration of funds under the President and Ministry of Finance. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Public FinanceParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 14 November 2025 AI summary Chathura Galappaththi noted the retirement of Parliament’s Director (Administration) M. M. M. Iqbal and then criticized the President and Prime Minister for not attending the World Marketing Forum hosted in Sri Lanka, which he described as an important opportunity to engage ambassadors, business leaders and investors. He stated that the Leader of the Opposition attended the event and was invited to address the Singapore Economic Forum, while suggesting that the President was prioritizing party and ministerial matters over economic forums. He then indicated he would turn to the Budget presented by the President as Finance Minister. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Public FinanceForeign Affairs Read →
- 24 October 2025 AI summary Chathura Galappaththi moved an adjournment proposal calling for amendments to the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance, No. 19 of 1931, particularly Section 40, to allow female Divisional Secretaries and relevant women officials to vote in elections for the Diyawadana Nilame and Basnayake Nilames. He argued that the exclusion is a colonial-era legal anomaly, not a Buddhist principle, and is inconsistent with constitutional equality guarantees, public service practice, and women’s historical role in Buddhist and temple-related contexts. He also proposed that future reforms consider the tenure and term limits of the Diyawadana Nilame, with the blessings of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chief Prelates. Adjournment Motion: Voting Rights for Female Divisional Secretaries at Diyawadana Nilame Election Religion & CultureWomen & ChildrenJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Chathura Galappaththi criticized the Government’s response to killings, alleging that it routinely labels victims as registered criminals or drug dealers as a ready-made justification. He argued that such explanations are simplistic and inadequate for addressing deaths or accountability. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Law & Order Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chathura Galappaththi rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided extract. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Chathura Galappaththi criticized the Government’s handling of public security following the assassination of Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, citing reported increases in shootings and deaths and condemning the Public Security Minister for referring to the deceased as a criminal despite no court conviction. He said Wickramasekara had requested police protection two months earlier due to threats and argued that the IGP and relevant ministers should be held responsible for the failure to act. He also questioned the release of 323 uninspected containers, the handling of alleged drug and weapons-related incidents in Midigama and Weligama, and demanded answers from the Defence and Public Security Ministers. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Law & OrderJustice & Human RightsSecurity & Defence Read →
- 22 October 2025 AI summary Chathura Galappaththi stated that conditions had deteriorated to the extent that a public day could not be conducted. He implied concern about disruptions or constraints affecting normal public administration, though no further details or proposals were provided in the excerpt. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 October 2025 AI summary Chathura Galappaththi urged authorities to take action following the killing of a people’s representative. The intervention was a brief demand for a response to the incident. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Law & Order Read →
- 22 October 2025 AI summary Chathura Galappaththi raises an urgent matter concerning the Matara District, noting that he is its sole parliamentary representative. The available excerpt is incomplete and only indicates that he intended to refer to an issue involving an appointed Chairman. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 22 October 2025 AI summary Chathura Galappaththi raised a point of order during the proceedings. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Ministerial Statement and Debate: Power Generation Policy (Minister of Energy) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 August 2025 AI summary A petition from Mr. K.A. Mahinda of No. 01, Arachchige Watta, Aluthkade, Colombo 12, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →