Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage, M.P.
Profession: Investigation Officer
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 March 2025 AI summary Ajantha Gammeddage supported the allocations under Head 912 of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, arguing that disciplined revenue and expenditure management is restoring public confidence after the economic collapse. He said tax compliance is improving, borrowing should be limited to productive growth-oriented projects, and state-owned enterprises should be restructured through better management to become profitable rather than remain dependent on public funds. He also referred to plans in Matara to cultivate fallow paddy lands and to use future local government-level funding for rural roads, village development, and revival of the rural economy. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage Debate Public FinanceInfrastructureAgriculture Read →
- 18 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage presented two public petitions to Parliament: one from A.K.A. Iroshan Manjula of Pelawatta, Thihagoda, and another from M. Haripriya Rohana of Beruwewela, Hakmana. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 March 2025 AI summary Accepted three petitions from residents of Matara District: Mr. G. Suminda Jayasiri of Makadura, Mr. S. S. S. Gunawardena of Hittatiya Meda, Matara, and Mr. W. W. Premadasa of Pahala Kiripitiya, Urubokka. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 24 February 2025 AI summary Ajantha Gammeddage defended the Government’s Budget as a new policy direction focused on economic stability, reform, and reducing state waste, rejecting Opposition claims that it continues previous policies. He cited the President’s earlier statement on the fragility of the economy and argued that the Budget prioritizes rural and low-income communities rather than political allies. He highlighted allocations of Rs. 604 billion for health and Rs. 619 billion for education, saying these address shortages in rural hospitals and schools and support a healthier, better-educated population. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Sixth Allotted Day Public FinanceHealthcareEducation Read →
- 18 February 2025 AI summary A petition from W.W. Thamarasiri of “Nisal”, Pallawela, Dadalla, was presented to Parliament. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 December 2024 AI summary Ajantha Gammeddage, in his maiden speech, thanked the Matara District electorate for supporting the National People’s Power and electing six NPP Members, saying voters had rejected the previous political order. He endorsed President Anura Dissanayake’s policy statement as the Government’s roadmap and highlighted rural poverty and past governance failures in Matara. He argued that the Government must prioritize village-level programmes and support the rural production economy to deliver justice and improve living conditions. Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses) Corruption & Governance ReformCost of LivingAgriculture Read →