Hon. Fasmin Sharif, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Mahanuwara

Profession: Businessman

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Speeches 18 #181 of 225·#119 in party

Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

18 speeches

6 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif spoke during the debate on the Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill, focusing largely on the conditions of Malaiyaha estate communities and pledging that the Government would address long-standing needs such as roads, housing, land titles and basic facilities within its term. He said proposals were being prepared through the relevant Ministry to ensure Tamil communities receive services on par with other communities, and rejected claims that the Government was obstructing Muslim Udhiyah rituals except on Poya days. He also referred to development work under the Clean Sri Lanka programme and urged the Gampola Municipal Council to promptly remove accumulated garbage along the Gampola–Skandza Road to protect public health. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading InfrastructureLand & HousingEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif supported anti-doping measures under SLADA, arguing that testing protects clean athletes and Sri Lanka’s reputation, and linked broader tax and policy measures to national development. He criticized alleged communal politics around the Easter Sunday attacks and opposition figures’ positions, citing the President’s intervention for Muslim sailors as evidence of minority confidence in the Government. He also defended recent fuel price reductions amid global supply pressures and outlined cyclone relief commitments, including Rs. 500,000 for partially damaged houses and Rs. 5 million plus land for fully damaged homes. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) Law & OrderCost of LivingEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
17 February 2026 AI summary The Hon. Fasmin Sharif presented a petition from Mr. K.M.T.N.T. Kangara of Paranakama, Jambugahapitiya, Katugastota. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
21 January 2026 AI summary Fasmin Sharif challenged remarks attributed to another Member, questioning whether officials were providing information intended to embarrass the Government. He also asked about Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe’s family connection to a Cabinet Minister and cautioned against making statements that could put the Government in difficulty. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Parliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
21 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif thanked communities, religious institutions and NGOs for assistance after Cyclone “Ditva” affected Kandy District, particularly Gampola, and rejected allegations that he and the Government had failed to respond. He disputed Opposition claims on relief payments, stating that most Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 50,000 payments had been made, with additional support planned for damaged houses, lost livestock and businesses. He also said Gampola town waste clearance was about 90 per cent complete, defended plans to bring Ambuluwawa under State control for development, and urged MPs to use accurate information when speaking about disaster relief. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Public FinanceEnvironmentEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
8 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif supported stronger action against drug use, particularly enforcing laws against driving under the influence, and noted that police-led awareness and enforcement programmes are now being conducted in towns. He also addressed recent flooding in Gampola, disputing claims made by a Member from Mawanella and attributing the severity to poor drainage maintenance by former municipal authorities. He called for prioritizing proper flood mitigation measures in Gampola. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate InfrastructureLaw & Order Read →
5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif described the severe flood and landslide impact in Kandy District, particularly Gampola, and outlined rescue and relief efforts coordinated through the District Secretariat, Udapalatha Pradeshiya Sabha, security forces, local youth, and outside relief teams. He tabled documents on affected areas, relief distribution, and safe centres, and rejected allegations that local authorities failed to act, citing early public alerts and continuous operations. He said the immediate major challenge is clearing accumulated garbage in Gampola and called for a long-term solution to the lack of land and planning for solid waste management. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations InfrastructurePublic FinanceLaw & Order Read →
12 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif supported the Budget, highlighting proposed measures for plantation workers, including a Rs. 200 government grant alongside wage increases that he said would raise daily earnings to Rs. 1,750, and allocations for health, tourism development in Nuwara Eliya, Digana and Ambuluwa, and Rs. 400 million for Gampola Hospital. He argued the Budget was inclusive and aimed at economic recovery, debt management, inflation control, education and technology development, while crediting the Government for projects in Gampola. He also commended Anoma Dilrukshi Jayaratne for returning a valuable property to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, rejected allegations that the Government was racist or neglecting Muslim MPs, and defended NPP members against Opposition claims of corruption. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Public FinanceAgricultureEmployment Read →
22 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif supported the Special Commodity Levy Act and related Orders, arguing that structured levies on essential imports such as sugar, onions and pulses would prevent fraud, stabilize consumer prices, reduce administrative burdens, and protect domestic producers by aligning imports with local production and demand. He also addressed concerns over Muslim burials, stating that the Justice Minister had clarified there would be no imposed delays except in exceptional cases requiring a Magistrate’s recommendation. He further said Qur’an copies previously kept in poor conditions had been secured for proper release, and that steps were being taken to legally vest and develop Ambuluwawe as a public asset. He concluded by urging against statements that create ethnic or religious disharmony and affirmed equal rights for all communities. Debate: Rules under Excise Ordinance and Special Commodity Levy Order (Session 2) Religion & CultureEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionPublic Finance Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif said incidents concerning nurses’ attire arose under the previous government due to actions by racist politicians and appointed officials. He stated that discussions had been held with Minister Nalin Jayatissa and that an early solution would be provided, while asking for evidence of any current wrongdoing by such officials so action can be taken. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Corruption & Governance ReformReligion & Culture Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif supported the National Audit (Amendment) Bill, arguing that stronger audit mechanisms are needed to protect public funds, identify fraud or misuse, and strengthen parliamentary scrutiny through reports to Parliament and COPE. He also referred to supplementary estimates and said audit reforms would help prevent a recurrence of past financial mismanagement and improve accountability among public officials. He raised additional issues including the National Milad celebration, the Kurukkalmadam mass grave inquiry, revival of a halted Kandy District water project, alleged racist online content targeting Muslim MPs, and Government positions on the Mahar mosque land issue and recognition of Palestine. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
20 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif supported the Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill and related sports regulations, stating that increased funding and revised governance rules, including term limits for sports body office-bearers, would revive village sports, improve public health, reduce drug use among youth, and restore merit-based sporting selection free of political interference. He said irregular Samurdhi recruitments under a 2017 programme had created employment insecurity and should be addressed within proper legal and welfare frameworks. He also asked the Government to prevent an alleged attempt by the Kamburupitiya Urban Council Chairman to transfer valuable council land to a private party. Responding to claims about Muslim nurses and cultural attire, he denied that there was a government policy of discrimination, said isolated issues would be taken up with the President and relevant Minister, and affirmed that the Government would address Muslim community concerns and oppose racism. Debate: Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill, Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill, Sports Law Regulations, and Judicature Act Rules Law & OrderEmploymentPublic Finance Read →
4 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif alleged that post-1978 Opposition politicians were linked to corruption and cited recent convictions in the carrom board case as evidence that the current Government will pursue accountability and not permit wrongdoing by anyone, including its own supporters. He called for justice for victims of communal violence in Kandy, Digana and Aluthgama, including a commission to investigate racist propaganda, and stated the Government supports Palestinians while rejecting terrorism. He also raised local governance issues in Gampola, urging that revenues from the Ambuluwawa area be brought under Government responsibility and that action be taken against illegal construction causing drainage and flooding problems. Debate: Anti-Corruption Act Regulations Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionCorruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
19 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif argued that Sri Lanka should expand and add value to export crops and highland produce, including cinnamon, clove, coffee, tea, jackfruit, durian, guava and rambutan, by allocating suitable state and private lands to cultivators and supporting value-added processing. He criticized previous government decisions that he said caused losses at Lanka Sathosa, including high-rent premises and unresolved supply issues, and called for a commission and audit of Sathosa outlets. He also claimed the previous government’s areca nut imports harmed local growers, said the current government had halted such imports, and demanded that Hon. Archuna apologize and withdraw remarks he described as false and prejudicial toward Muslim marriages. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) AgriculturePublic Finance Read →
18 March 2025 AI summary Presented a petition from Mr. S. S. Gunasekara of No. 16/1, New Wariyagala Watta, Nillamba, for the consideration of Parliament. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
21 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif supported the 2025 Budget, describing it as inclusive and highlighting allocations for drinking water, welfare payments, public servants’ salaries, estate-sector housing and training, plantation wages, transport, agriculture, education, exports, and logistics infrastructure. He said Gampola had long been neglected despite its tourism potential and requested further funding for public facilities, water supply, hotels, spice gardens, and related development. He also raised concerns over alleged wasteful spending and poor official decisions linked to flood management in Akkurana, requesting ministerial attention and action. Appropriation Bill 2025: Second Reading (Fourth Allotted Day) EmploymentPublic FinanceAgriculture Read →
7 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif called for cross-party support for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s long-term economic programme, arguing that all former governing parties share responsibility for the country’s current difficulties and should unite to rebuild it. He highlighted local infrastructure and livelihood issues in Kandy District, including the lack of public toilets and parking in Gampola, agricultural and fertilizer-related problems, and recurring flooding in Akkaraipattu. He also referred to Government welfare measures, including Rs. 6,000 per child for children in Aswasuma beneficiary families, an increased Rs. 3,000 allowance, and raising the fertilizer subsidy from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000, while stating the aim of making Sri Lanka prosperous by 2028–2029. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Corruption & Governance ReformCost of LivingAgriculture Read →
7 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Fasmin Sharif attributed Sri Lanka’s current economic hardships to past governments, corruption, and divisive politics, and urged all parties to support President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s development efforts. He called for national unity across ethnic and religious lines and highlighted Government relief measures, including Rs. 6,000 for school stationery for children in Aswasuma beneficiary families. Speaking as a Kandy District representative, he requested priority development for Gampola, citing the lack of public toilets and parking facilities. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Cost of LivingCorruption & Governance ReformInfrastructure Read →