Hon. E.M. Basnayaka, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Mahanuwara

Profession: Farming

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Speeches 16 #192 of 225·#130 in party

Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

16 speeches

21 January 2026 AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka corrected figures cited by another Member regarding disaster-related payments, stating that as of 16 January, 399,978 beneficiaries had been approved and 96.15 per cent paid under the Rs. 25,000 cleaning grant, amounting to Rs. 9,614.25 million. He added that under the Rs. 50,000 item replacement grant, 8,409 beneficiaries had been approved and 7,083 paid, and requested that updated information be obtained from proper sources. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Public Finance Read →
21 January 2026 AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka defended the Government’s post-Cyclone “Michaung” relief response, citing payment figures for cleaning grants and other assistance and outlining compensation for damaged housing, school supplies, farmers, household items, and small and medium industries. He said housing reconstruction and relocation are proceeding based on NBRO assessments of safe land, with efforts to keep affected families within their communities where possible, despite delays caused by shortages of technical officers. Referring particularly to Kandy District, he noted extensive damage including 243 deaths and 173 damaged schools, and urged Members not to politicise disaster relief. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) InfrastructurePublic FinanceLand & Housing Read →
27 November 2025 AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka outlined the 2026 allocations for the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, including funding for paddy buffer stocks, fertilizer subsidies, farmers’ pensions, crop insurance, irrigation rehabilitation, milk production, breeding farms, agri-credit and paddy drying machinery. He reported severe climate-related damage in Kandy District, particularly Ududumbara, where people were displaced, houses collapsed and access was blocked, and linked the wider disaster situation to pressures on agriculture. He also highlighted human-elephant conflict, citing annual human and elephant deaths and flood-related incidents, and noted allocations and vehicle procurement to strengthen mitigation and Wildlife Department capacity. He called on the Opposition to support relief efforts for affected communities. Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage - Eleventh Allotted Day (Heads 118, 281, 282, 285-289, 292, 327, 337) AgriculturePublic FinanceEnvironment Read →
13 November 2025 AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayake expressed support for the President’s Budget Speech, describing it as reflecting economic revival, improved livelihoods, and renewed hope achieved within the Government’s first year. He contrasted this with what he characterized as the legacy of 70 years of previous governance and criticized members who did not accept that interpretation. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Public Finance Read →
13 November 2025 AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka supported the Budget as a comprehensive programme benefiting all communities and sectors, arguing that the Government had restored political stability, strengthened the economy, and upheld the rule of law since taking office. He rejected Opposition criticism of the Budget and disputed a social media claim about road carpeting in the Knuckles World Heritage area, inviting verification on the ground. He also condemned opposition to wage and welfare measures for Malaiyaha Tamil estate workers, stating that the Government would pursue housing, land, and livelihood improvements to move them out of line rooms. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Second Reading (Fifth Allotted Day) Land & HousingCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka raised a supplementary question on longstanding residents in the Kandy District living on lands owned by bodies such as the Sri Lanka State Plantation Corporation, the Land Reforms Commission, and Mahaweli. He asked what measures the Government has taken to grant land titles or ownership to people who have occupied such lands for decades, including some families for several generations. Oral Question: Leased Out LRC Lands in Kandy District (Q.7/2025) Land & Housing Read →
23 October 2025 AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for detailed information on Land Reform Commission lands in the Kandy District, including the total acreage acquired when the Commission was established. He requested the names of legal lessees and leased extents, whether taxes are being properly collected, details of any illegal occupants, and the status of legal action against them. Oral Question: Leased Out LRC Lands in Kandy District (Q.7/2025) Land & Housing Read →
10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka supported the Motion and said the Government had taken measures to protect farmers by safeguarding reservoir lands and water resources, including surveying and demarcating tank reservations to prevent encroachment. He cited an increase in cultivation support from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 and said the Government had introduced a guaranteed paddy price aligned with production costs to stabilize markets and strengthen farmer confidence. Private Members' Motion P.47/2025: Insurance Scheme for Farming Community AgricultureLand & Housing Read →
10 September 2025 AI summary E.M. Basnayaka briefly rose in the Chair to indicate that he was raising a question. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the provided remarks. Oral Question: UDA Projects in Gampaha DS Division (Q.4-1254/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
20 August 2025 AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka supported the Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, stating that it would bring Samurdhi banks and community-based societies, holding about Rs. 250 billion in deposits, under national audit to improve accountability. He argued that past poverty alleviation programmes had been politicized and said the NPP Government would prevent Samurdhi and poverty-related schemes from being used for political gain. He linked poverty reduction to land titles, rural roads, transport, and local economic development, citing ongoing ministry programmes and Budget allocations, and referred to underserved villages such as Galamuduna in Udadumbara as examples of the need for rural infrastructure improvements. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Land & HousingInfrastructureCost of Living Read →
17 June 2025 AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mrs. N.V. Sirimal of Pahalagammadda, Theldeniya. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka asked the Deputy Minister why sand-mining permits had not been issued for about five months in the Pillumalei, BAC, Muttur and Valikanda areas despite current demand. He sought clarification on what action is being taken and whether permits will be issued for those areas. Oral Question: Sand Mining Permits and Stray Dog Control (Q.7/2025) Land & HousingEnvironment Read →
22 May 2025 AI summary E.M. Basnayaka raised concerns about forged sand mining permits allegedly issued by sand yard owners despite the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau’s official permit system, saying this creates difficulties for tipper drivers during transport. He also said permits are being resold at higher prices by sand sales centres, yards, and intermediaries, increasing costs for transporters and consumers, and asked whether a uniform controlled price for sand could be introduced. Oral Question: Sand Mining Permits and Stray Dog Control (Q.7/2025) Public FinanceLaw & Order Read →
12 March 2025 AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka supported the Appropriation Head of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, describing it as central to food security and national development, while criticizing the Opposition for lacking constructive proposals. He highlighted the need to survey and productively allocate Land Reform Commission lands, citing alleged past misuse and political land grabs, and urged an expedited programme for using available lands for enterprises and industries. He also raised the issue of wildlife-related crop damage, estimating losses at 35–40 per cent, and noted ongoing efforts involving the University of Peradeniya and State agencies to develop data-based mitigation measures. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation AgricultureCorruption & Governance ReformLand & Housing Read →
7 February 2025 AI summary The Hon. E.M. Basnayaka tabled two petitions in Parliament, one from Mr. R.M. Jayasundara of Wattegama and another from Mr. S.M. Viraj Kumara Samarawira of Katugastota. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Tabled Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 December 2024 AI summary Hon. E.M. Basnayaka marked his first speech as an MP for Ududumbara, noting the National People’s Power’s electoral gains in Kandy and the return of representation for Ududumbara/Hasalaka after many years. He highlighted severe drinking water shortages and kidney disease concerns in areas including Ududumbara, Teldeniya, Digana, Matale, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Ampara, as well as the human-elephant conflict in Hassalaka, Ududumbara, Mahiyanganaya, and Mahaweli-adjacent districts. He argued that previous governments and long-serving representatives had failed to address these issues, contributing to debt, economic decline, and youth migration, and stated that the NPP Government would prioritize resolving these problems and improving living conditions. Debate on Vote on Account for 2025 (continued) InfrastructureCost of LivingAgriculture Read →