Hon. D. V. Chanaka, M.P.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)· Hambantota

Profession: Parliamentarian

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Speeches 119 #40 of 225·#1 in party

Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

119 speeches

21 May 2026 AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka alleged serious irregularities in the release of imported chrysanthemum consignments despite National Plant Quarantine Service findings of live whitefly and rust disease, citing the Plant Protection Act regulations requiring destruction where live insects are detected. He tabled related laboratory reports and claimed that more than 100 containers from the same company had been released despite officers informing authorities, warning of risks to agriculture and exports. He also referred to alleged financial losses from fuel vessel payments and criticized recent rupee depreciation under the Government. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformAgriculture Read →
21 May 2026 AI summary D.V. Chanaka briefly announced his intention to make a special revelation, thanking the Deputy Speaker for the opportunity. No substantive details or specific allegation, proposal, or policy issue were provided in the excerpt. Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 April 2026 AI summary The Hon. D.V. Chanaka raised a point of order to table the National System Operator (Private) Ltd. Report. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 April 2026 AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka alleged serious irregularities in the coal procurement for Norochcholai, citing CEB, PUCSL, Auditor-General and system operator findings that coal quality and testing processes were deficient. He questioned the extension of the import window, delays in appointing committees and laboratories, failure to test umpire samples, and the use of laboratories he said lacked required accreditation, arguing these actions made tender cancellation and penalty recovery impracticable. He also denied personal allegations, referred to legal action he had taken, and stated that substandard coal would create generation shortfalls requiring higher-cost diesel generation, estimating a Rs. 19–25 billion cost impact to consumers. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Public FinanceInfrastructureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
17 March 2026 AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka called for CIABOC to be strengthened while remaining independent and non-partisan, alleging lack of progress on complaints relating to container, coal, rice, onion and salt frauds and urging priority attention to a complaint against the Speaker. He questioned the handling of a fertilizer-related Fundamental Rights case involving the Minister of Power and Energy, suggesting procedural irregularities. He also warned of an impending fuel supply risk, arguing that the Government had failed to assess the impact of Middle East crude supply disruptions and had not secured sufficient April diesel and petrol cargoes, with diesel availability further strained by power generation needs. He demanded transparent and timely fuel procurement and equal, prompt investigations into major corruption complaints. Debate: Approval of Remuneration and Service Conditions of CIABOC Officers and Employees Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceSecurity & Defence Read →
20 February 2026 AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka objected to being referred to as “the Pohottuwa MP” and clarified that he was the only such member present. He also disputed an allegation about company ownership, stating that the company in question does not belong to Yoshitha Rajapaksa but to the niece of Mr. Wry Baltazar. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
20 February 2026 AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka criticised the Government by comparing Sri Lanka’s current Corruption Perceptions Index ranking with that under the Mahinda Rajapaksa administration, arguing that corruption has worsened by the Government’s own measure. He challenged Ministers to a public debate over coal procurement tenders and alleged that delays and decisions around the tender process were designed to facilitate corruption. Citing the resignation letter of the Lanka Coal Company Chairman, he claimed key decisions were being made by Mr. Udayanga Hemapala and his team, that the Chairman and Board refused responsibility for the alleged corruption, and that the tender proceeded immediately after the Chairman’s resignation despite presidential intervention. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
20 January 2026 AI summary D.V. Chanaka called on the Minister in charge of Police to expedite investigations and take legal action over an alleged assault at the “Charter’s Edge” hotel on 12 September, noting that no arrests had been made. He then challenged the Minister of Power over the coal procurement process, disputing official answers given to questions raised under Standing Order 27(2) and arguing that low-quality coal could damage boilers, reduce efficiency, increase pollution, and harm public health around Norochcholai. He alleged irregularities in the tender timeline, vessel allocations, and handling of the company Potentia, and invited the Minister to a public debate to substantiate claims of corruption in the coal tender. Debate - Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme Law & OrderCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
7 January 2026 AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka criticized the Government for previously opposing Port City concessions while now supporting them, including calls to extend concessions. He alleged a Rs. 10 billion coal procurement scandal, claiming tender procedures were delayed and altered to favour unqualified firms, the tender period was improperly shortened, and substandard coal was accepted despite lab results and increased consumption at the Lakvijaya Power Plant. He called attention to discrepancies in testing documentation and accused the Government of ignoring CEB findings while blaming officials who raised concerns. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka expressed condolences over deaths from floods and landslides and thanked officials, security forces, volunteers and organizations involved in relief, while stating that his party had provided food aid and would distribute schoolbooks to affected children. He urged that procurement of new double cabs for MPs be cancelled and the funds redirected to essential medicines, citing existing drug shortages, and said he would request that his own vehicle allocation be transferred to the Health sector. He said his party would not oppose the Supplementary Estimate or vote against the Budget on this occasion, but called for revisions to prioritize disaster needs, especially housing. He questioned the Government’s preparedness despite prior meteorological briefings and reservoir management concerns, and called for an independent inquiry into accountability after immediate relief work. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations InfrastructurePublic FinanceHealthcare Read →
20 November 2025 AI summary D. V. Chanaka rejected allegations relating to a 2018 wedding, stating that any security lighting for presidential protection was generator-powered and paid for, and noting that he only became a Deputy Minister in September 2022. He argued that the previous administration took office amid severe power cuts and fuel queues and later returned state institutions to profitability, and defended the President’s use of the term “papisi.” Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Public FinanceSecurity & Defence Read →
20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. D. V. Chanaka said he takes full responsibility for a document he tabled and intends to release it to the media. He urged that if media institutions are to be summoned before the Ethics and Privileges Committee, the relevant Minister should also be summoned. He also alleged unlawful large-scale transfers at the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and CPSTL through trade union influence at Muthurajawela and called on the Minister of Power to stop them immediately. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. D. V. Chanaka argued that the halting of major power projects, including the Sampur coal plant and the fourth stage of Norochcholai, caused large financial losses and higher electricity costs, contributing to Sri Lanka’s energy and foreign exchange crises. He said rooftop and ground-mounted solar with battery storage should now be expanded, noting he had proposed such measures earlier, and defended a vocational training project linked to the Reggie Ranatunga Foundation as privately funded and provided free to the State. He questioned the proposed import of 1,700 diesel cabs for the public sector in light of Sri Lanka’s renewable energy and carbon-neutral commitments, and urged the Government to develop offshore wind potential in the Mannar basin to reduce electricity bills. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate EnvironmentPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka argued that recent renewable energy projects being claimed by the Government, including the 50 MW Mannar project and Siyambalanduwa solar project, were largely initiated, tendered, evaluated, or signed under the previous administration. He said the Government’s role was limited in these cases and cautioned against taking credit for prior groundwork or for private sector investments. He also criticized the JVP’s past opposition to hydropower projects such as Uma Oya, claiming it harmed the power sector by obstructing low-cost electricity generation. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate InfrastructureEnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
20 November 2025 AI summary D.V. Chanaka questioned alleged government criticism of Derana TV and Aruna newspaper over reports on police clearance procedures, arguing that two Ministers had given conflicting positions and tabling a Moratumulla Police Station form listing recommendations from the Public Security Committee Chair and Grama Niladhari as requirements. He said action should not be taken against media when the reported procedure matched information from the responsible Minister, and contrasted this with past publications by the JVP’s Lanka newspaper. Turning to the Energy Ministry, he asked how the Government planned to bring in a refinery investor without first separating and valuing the CPC and the refinery, and sought details on the Mannar 50 MW wind project, including who initiated it, allocated land, conducted feasibility work and prepared the RFP. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate InfrastructureCorruption & Governance ReformLaw & Order Read →
19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka invoked Standing Order 91, which prohibits imputing improper motives or referring to Members’ private affairs, in response to allegations concerning his father’s ownership of “shops.” He denied that he or his father face theft or corruption cases and contrasted this with unnamed others who, he said, have such cases due to wrongdoing. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Read →
19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the provided speech. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka rose on a point of order. The speech was interrupted before any substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka raised a point of order, arguing that under Standing Orders a Member whose name is mentioned is entitled to one minute to respond, not 15 seconds. He specifically cited Standing Order 86(a), stating that it permits him to clarify alleged misstatements about him without introducing new matter, and asked the Chair to apply the rules accordingly. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka raised a point of order or clarification, stating that his name had been mentioned in the proceedings. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Parliamentary Procedure Read →