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Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Matara

Profession: Investigation Officer

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Speeches 26 #149 of 225·#88 in party
Attendance 4/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Corruption & Governance Reform 9 speeches
Last spoke 20 May 2026 in Adjournment

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26 speeches
  • 20 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage argued that the Government’s economic management had restored growth from the 2022 contraction to about 5 per cent in 2025, exceeded revenue expectations, and raised per capita GDP above USD 5,000. He said fiscal gains had been directed to public relief, citing public sector salary increases up to 2027, higher Mahapola scholarships, increased estate worker wages, and the resumption of stalled construction and development projects. He rejected Opposition criticisms, stating that the Government had maintained stability despite external pressures through measured interventions, including import controls. Adjournment Debate: Central Bank Annual Economic Review 2025 Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 17 March 2026 AI summary Ajantha Gammeddage seconded the Adjournment Motion on improving the professional status of Development Officers recruited between 1994 and 2021. He said graduate Development Officers in public service lack a clear promotion pathway and called for a mechanism to move from MN-4 to MN-5 and higher posts, including proposed roles such as Supervisory Development Officer and Administrative Development Officer. He noted recent government measures for the wider public service, including salary increases, and requested similar attention to Development Officers’ unresolved issues. Adjournment Debate: Status of Development Officers and Parliament Adjournment Public FinanceEmployment Read →
  • 4 March 2026 AI summary A petition from Mr. J. A. Lalith Bodana of “Thithmale Niwasa,” BR Road, Mulatiyana was presented and accepted for submission to Parliament. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 February 2026 AI summary A petition from Mr. D.K. Susantha Gunasiri of Telijjawila, Kirimatiyemulla, was presented to Parliament for consideration. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 11 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage defended the Government’s second Budget, contrasting it with the former Wickremesinghe administration, which he accused of excessive taxation, spending on MP compensation, foreign travel, and large upward revisions to borrowing limits. He said the Budget sets six strategic goals, including targeting 7 per cent growth, export diversification, debt sustainability, and monitored development and relief programmes from January 2026. He also highlighted the proposed wage support for estate workers, with contributions from both the Government and estate companies, as a targeted intervention tied to productivity improvements. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) EmploymentPublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage supported the adjournment motion on eliminating dangerous drugs and organized crime, arguing that Parliament should strengthen the Public Security Minister and the Government’s anti-drug programme rather than call for resignations. He condemned the killing of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman and expressed confidence that police would bring the perpetrators before the law. He rejected Opposition allegations against the Government, accused Opposition parties of politicizing the issue, and urged all members to support the anti-drug initiative, including a public mobilization programme due to begin on the 30th. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Law & OrderSecurity & Defence Read →
  • 7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage asked the Deputy Minister about people occupying and cultivating lands originally acquired for the Nilwala Project, particularly along the river reservation, after resale by original owners. He noted that many have lived there for 25 to 30 years and are now being asked by the Irrigation Department to vacate, and requested that a fair solution be provided for them. Oral Questions: Irrigation Department Tanks and Land Reform Commission Lands - Kalutara District InfrastructureLand & Housing Read →
  • 23 September 2025 AI summary Asked whether fertilizer subsidies will be provided to improve yields among smallholder tea growers, framing the issue as falling within the relevant ministerial purview. Oral Question Q.5/2025: Cinnamon and Tea Fertilizer Subsidies Agriculture Read →
  • 23 September 2025 AI summary Ajantha Gammeddage highlighted the importance of the cinnamon sector, particularly in Galle and Matara, as a foreign exchange earner that has expanded countrywide. He asked whether the proposed Cinnamon Development Department, linked to the pending Cinnamon Development Act, would remain under the Minister’s Ministry or be reassigned to the Department of Export Agriculture, noting concerns among officials about such a move. Oral Question Q.5/2025: Cinnamon and Tea Fertilizer Subsidies Agriculture Read →
  • 22 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage asked whether due diligence had been carried out on the capacity and financing of Markop River Restaurant (Pvt) Ltd. before awarding the relevant project. He further asked whether the Urban Development Authority would investigate the matter. Oral Questions and Answers (Q.846/2025, Q.1024/2025, Q.1068/2025, Q.1070/2025, Q.1073/2025, Q.1076/2025, Q.1092/2025) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 22 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage asked whether the Urban Development Authority could return the Gangabada Udyana land to the Matara Municipal Council following an inquiry. He said the original understanding was that the land would revert to the Council after UDA development, but it had instead been given to a private entity that briefly opened it while commercializing public access and needs. Oral Questions and Answers (Q.846/2025, Q.1024/2025, Q.1068/2025, Q.1070/2025, Q.1073/2025, Q.1076/2025, Q.1092/2025) Land & HousingCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 21 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage supported the Orders on the Luxury Tax on motor vehicles and under the Construction Industry Development Act, arguing that improved economic management has stabilized the Treasury and enabled the resumption of vehicle imports. He said the construction sector had been distorted by political interference, commissions, proxy contractors, and cartel-like tender practices, including contracts routed through community-based organizations. He welcomed CIDA’s reduction of contractor registration and renewal fees to encourage wider participation, genuine contractors, and competition, and called for legal and administrative measures to regularize tenders and prevent collusion and corruption. Debate: Customs Ordinance, Excise Regulation, Finance Act Order, and Construction Industry Development Act (Continued) InfrastructurePublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 7 August 2025 AI summary Ajantha Gammeddage asked when the Government would begin returning underutilized lands to the public for cultivation, citing the policy statement “A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life” and the President’s statement to Parliament. He requested clarification on whether a proper process is already in place to implement that policy. Oral Question: Land Granted to Private Plantation Companies from State-Owned Lands (Q.9/2025) AgricultureLand & Housing Read →
  • 7 August 2025 AI summary A question was raised about alleged non-compliance by privatized plantation companies with contractual conditions, including conversion of tea and rubber lands to other crops such as cinnamon. The member asked what action the Ministry would take to prevent misuse of plantation lands and enforce the relevant agreements. Oral Question: Land Granted to Private Plantation Companies from State-Owned Lands (Q.9/2025) AgricultureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage asked the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure to provide details of State-owned lands in the Matara District granted to private plantation companies, including the companies involved, land extents, crops cultivated, and the extent actually cultivated. He further asked which companies had not cultivated allocated lands, whether the Government planned to reclaim such lands, and whether revenues due to the Government had been properly recovered. Oral Question: Land Granted to Private Plantation Companies from State-Owned Lands (Q.9/2025) AgricultureLand & Housing Read →
  • 6 August 2025 AI summary A petition from T. Suraveera of No. 18, Wevahamanduwa, Matara, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 20 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage spoke during debate on an Order under the Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act and regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, but focused mainly on local authority control and the Government’s broader mandate. He argued that where the National People’s Power has won the majority of wards, it should form administrations to implement Government programmes, and accused the Opposition of attempting to distort local council outcomes for political advantage. He also defended the Government’s economic record, citing recovery from negative growth in 2022 and 2023, and stated that corruption had been curbed and legal processes were proceeding against those responsible. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations Parliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
  • 3 June 2025 AI summary A petition from Mr. Bandula Pathirana of School Lane, Rahula Road, Matara, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage raised a second supplementary question regarding Deiyandara Primary School, stating that after the UDA demolished and removed the school, it had taken over the former school land for carnivals and trade exhibitions while students lacked proper facilities. He asked what intervention would be made by the relevant institution to secure funding and rebuild the school. Oral Question: Sand Mining Permits and Stray Dog Control (Q.7/2025) InfrastructureEducation Read →
  • 22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage raised a supplementary question about the demolition of the century-old Deiyandara Primary School, stating that all 11 buildings had been removed without a plan. He alleged that roofing sheets, timber and iron pipes worth Rs. 40–50 million were unaccounted for and may have been distributed or sold through political associates. He asked whether the Urban Development Authority, which had been entrusted with the land and buildings, would conduct a proper investigation and take action regarding the removal. Oral Question: Sand Mining Permits and Stray Dog Control (Q.7/2025) EducationCorruption & Governance Reform Read →