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Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· Hambantota

Profession: Businessman

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Speeches 80 #63 of 225·#21 in party
Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 32 speeches
Last spoke 22 May 2026 in Debate

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80 speeches
  • 22 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi expressed condolences on the deaths of six former Members of Parliament, with detailed tributes to Hon. Chandradasa Galappaththi, Hon. Nandana Gunatilleka, and Hon. (Prof.) Tissa Vitarana. He highlighted Galappaththi’s service as Mayor of Ampara, MP for Digamadulla, and Eastern Provincial Council Chairman, noting his contributions to infrastructure, settlements, and multi-ethnic communities in the East. He also recalled Gunatilleka’s leftist political career and personal ties, and Vitarana’s national leadership and parliamentary delegation work, before extending condolences for Hon. S.C. Muthukumarana, Hon. Janaka Mahendra Adhikari, and Hon. T. Kanagasabai. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi argued that recent fuel price increases have severely affected livelihoods, particularly the fisheries sector, and said the Government’s announced Rs. 150,000 relief per trip for multi-day vessels is inadequate compared with the additional diesel cost incurred after the price hike. He requested that multi-day fishing vessels also receive Rs. 50 per litre fuel support, as proposed for small boats, and asked the Fisheries Minister to raise the matter with the President. He also alleged political interference in Hambantota District, including the blocking of New Year promotional activities in Tangalle despite payments by the Traders’ Association, and claimed there was coercion around public meetings and commemorative events. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & OrderCost of Living Read →
  • 20 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi argued that the fuel crisis is severely affecting fisheries, agriculture, tourism, transport and small livelihoods, and linked the shortage to increased fuel diversion for thermal power generation after reduced coal-based generation. He questioned the practical implementation of announced fuel allocations for fishing boats and farmers, citing inadequate harbour fuel points, lack of mechanisms for outboard craft, and unrealistic quotas for harvesters and tractors, and called for effective local harbour committees. He requested priority fuel access for small tourist vehicles and criticized the Government’s fuel pricing, taxation and reserve claims. He also urged the authorities to ensure functioning mortuary cold-room facilities along the southern coast in case conflict-related foreign fatalities require storage. Adjournment Debate (Continuation): Effects of Current Global Situation on Our Economy EmploymentCost of LivingAgriculture Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi questioned the Minister of Fisheries about the ban imposed since December on “mada del” stake/shore seine fishing operations. He said a Presidential committee had considered the issue, but argued that delaying implementation of its decision by two months would unfairly affect fishing communities in Puttalam and Negombo because their season ends by April. He asked how affected fishers were expected to sustain themselves during the ban period. Oral Question: Agricultural Research and Production Assistants (Q.913/2025) EmploymentAgriculture Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary Dilip Wedaarachchi requested one minute to speak and warned he would enter the Well of the House if not allowed. The exchange occurred amid disorder, with some Opposition Members moving into the Well before the Chair asked Members to be seated. Procedural: Points of Order and Opposition Walk-out Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary Dilip Wedaarachchi requested one minute of speaking time from the Speaker. Procedural: Points of Order and Opposition Walk-out Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi briefly sought the Minister’s attention regarding an issue involving winches. He indicated his intention to raise the matter for the Minister’s consideration, without providing further details in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Opposition Walk-out Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 March 2026 AI summary The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi rose on a Point of Order and requested one minute to address the House. Procedural: Points of Order and Opposition Walk-out Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi formally seconded the motion under consideration. The question was then put to the House and agreed to. Adjournment Motion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi briefly seconded the motion under consideration. The question was then put to the House and agreed to. Procedural: Privilege Motion referral Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi formally seconded the motion before the House. The question was then put and agreed to without further recorded remarks. Motion to amend sitting hours and Select Committee appointment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 20 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi rose on a Point of Order and requested one minute to speak. Oral Question: Land-Related Actions in Manmunai Pattu and Vakarai Divisions (Q.36/2026) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi supported the fisheries regulations, stressing that export sectors such as mud-crab, prawns, cuttlefish and tuna must comply with EU standards to protect foreign exchange earnings, recalling the previous EU fish export ban and its later removal. He criticised the proposed fishermen’s pension arrangements as placing too much cost on fishers and urged a State co-contribution or relief mechanism, including suggesting that MPs’ pensions could be redirected to support the scheme. He also called for diplomatic action over a Sri Lankan vessel reportedly seized and burned in Seychelles, and requested repairs to harbour radio stations and the Southern mobile slipway to support fishermen’s safety and costs. Debate: Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and Fishermen's Pension Regulations Public FinanceForeign AffairsAgriculture Read →
  • 19 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi expressed condolences to those affected by Cyclone “Ditva” and the floods, including those killed or missing. He commended fishing communities from the South for using their own resources, including boats and equipment, to assist in rescue and relief efforts. He attributed the disaster to failures in righteous governance and neglect of the Buddha Sasana, proposing that the Maha Sangha be convened before the Sri Maha Bodhi to seek forgiveness and guide governance. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Security & DefenceReligion & Culture Read →
  • 27 November 2025 AI summary Condolences were expressed for those affected by recent disasters, and urgent relief was requested for flooded paddy lands, damaged canals, and bunds following earlier unrest among potato and onion farmers. Attention was drawn to Ambalantota residents in Liyanagastota and Punchi Heneyagama who face removal due to new Irrigation Department surveys beyond the earlier 66-foot reservoir contour, with a petition to be submitted seeking intervention. The speech also requested action on a disease affecting thousands of coconut trees in Matara and Hambantota, rehabilitation of Lunugamwehera canals, and additional pasture land near Lunugamwehera reservoir to support Hambantota dairy farmers and preserve the “Ruhuna milk” industry. Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage - Eleventh Allotted Day (Heads 118, 281, 282, 285-289, 292, 327, 337) AgricultureInfrastructureLand & Housing Read →
  • 26 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi said promised fisheries fuel concessions, levy removals, and duty reductions had not been implemented, and proposed supplying diesel to about 7,000 multi-day boats at a Rs. 150 per litre concession through designated harbours. He urged the Government not to proceed with proposed bans affecting mechanized beach-seine support systems and Ambalangoda light-coarse operations, instead calling for controlled, stakeholder-based regulation to protect livelihoods. He also requested revival of traditional value-added fish processing through concessional salt access, operationalization and staffing of inland aquaculture centres, procurement of fast medical evacuation boats for fishers, and renewed attention to earlier Blue Economy planning. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day EmploymentCost of LivingAgriculture Read →
  • 26 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi moved the customary token reduction of Rs. 10 from the recurrent and capital expenditure under the relevant Heads during the Committee Stage debate on the Appropriation Bill, 2026. He raised concerns over fuel and kerosene concessions for multi-day vessel and outboard motor craft owners, restrictions affecting beach-seine operations, protests by fishing communities, and hardship caused by the decline of related industries such as dried shark, Maldive fish and salmon processing. He stated that he wore black in solidarity with protesting fishers and criticized the Government for not resolving these issues. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day AgricultureCost of LivingEmployment Read →
  • 24 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi urged the Government to resume and complete housing projects halted after the Yahapalana period, citing 47,093 incomplete houses nationally and 5,798 in Hambantota District, with residents lacking roofs, water, and electricity. He questioned why only 35 per cent of the 2025 Housing Ministry allocation had been utilized and requested district-level reports and a funding estimate to be presented to Parliament. He proposed extending the current Rs. 1 million housing grant to these incomplete houses and writing off previous Rs. 600,000 housing loans for affected low-income families, with parliamentary support. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Construction and Housing Land & HousingPublic Finance Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi said his party supports holding Provincial Council elections under the previous electoral system and accused the JVP/NPP of opposing them, citing events from 1988-89 to argue that such opposition has had harmful consequences. He asserted that Provincial Council elections should be held promptly and said his side would demonstrate its public support. He also raised concerns over a Tangalle Municipal Council staff tour approved soon after the Chairman’s appointment, linking it to a fatal accident at Ella, and called for accountability, including a disciplinary inquiry into the Chairman and the granting of leave. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Corruption & Governance ReformLaw & OrderEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Condemning alleged attacks on Buddhist clergy in the Eastern Province, Dilip Wedaarachchi criticised the Government’s handling of public administration and local government, citing low utilization of development allocations in Hambantota and arguing that district projects were not being implemented effectively despite Government control of most local bodies. He contrasted this with past “Gamperaliya” and MP allocation programmes, claimed better local-level execution under previous administrations, and commended the Hambantota Municipal Council mayor for using funds for development. He also raised concerns over killings, narcotics and underworld activity ahead of the President’s visit to Hambantota, calling for inclusive anti-drug programmes and proper review mechanisms. Wedaarachchi further alleged intimidation, bribery and manipulation in the formation and control of local authorities, urging Opposition members in Hambantota councils to oppose what he described as corrupt budgets and administrations. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Law & OrderInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →