Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P.
Profession: Landed Proprietor
Speeches 408 #8 of 225·#3 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 257 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Procedural
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127 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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Speech history
408 speeches- 30 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka said the special sitting should have produced clear Government plans for 2026–2030, but instead heard attacks on the Opposition, while Sri Lanka remains constrained by the IMF programme and vulnerable to another economic setback. He urged coordination between the President and the Finance Ministry, and called for contingency plans on external shocks, including Middle East conflict risks to tea exports and migrant workers, alternative markets, and US tariff issues. He criticised broken promises and policy outcomes on electricity tariffs, food prices, “Clean Sri Lanka,” the “Monkey Census,” apparel factory distress, and low priority for agriculture despite food insecurity. He said the Opposition supports economic recovery but expects the Government to continue the IMF path while providing relief and strengthening food security and economic resilience. Debate: Motion to Adjourn on Fiscal Strategy Statement 2026 Foreign AffairsPublic FinanceCost of Living Read →
- 19 June 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka begins by noting his limited speaking time and indicating that he wishes to raise specific matters first. The provided excerpt does not include the substantive issues, proposals, or questions he intended to present. Adjournment Debate: Special Audit Report on Advance Payment for Import of 15,000 Dairy Cattle and COPE Report on National Gem and Jewellery Authority Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the proceedings could continue as the Government wished and indicated that the Opposition would leave the Chamber. Following his remark, some Opposition Members walked out. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Raised concern about a possible fuel distribution issue and requested the Government to state whether preparations are in place. Asked for clarification on the Government’s plan to address the situation. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Public Finance Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka raised concern over a nationally significant matter involving Sri Lanka’s ties with Iran and Israel. He noted that Iran is a major buyer of Sri Lankan tea, affecting many livelihoods, while many Sri Lankan workers are employed in Israel, underscoring the economic and employment implications of the issue. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy EmploymentForeign Affairs Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly requested the Chair to allow the Chief Opposition Whip an opportunity to speak. The intervention was procedural and did not raise a substantive policy issue. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly requested the Speaker to grant him one minute to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation regarding land requests submitted by landless persons to the Manmunai North Divisional Secretariat between 1 January 2017 and 31 March 2025. It sought details on the applicants, whether deeds of grant or land permits had been issued, and corresponding names and records. The question also asked whether the Government is aware that many residents occupying State land in the Manmunai North DS Division have not received deeds or permits, and requested numbers, details, and reasons for the delay. Oral Questions Second Round Q.875/2025 and Related Questions Land & Housing Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka, on behalf of Rohitha Abeygunawardhana, asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism to provide details on Sri Lanka’s 2025 tourist arrival target, expected source countries, and whether sufficient accommodation is available. He also requested information on measures to revive the hotel sector and tourism industry following the impacts of Covid-19, the Easter Sunday attacks, and the Aragalaya protests, as well as the number of tourist zones in each province. Oral Questions Second Round Q.875/2025 and Related Questions Foreign Affairs Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka indicated that he intended to raise a matter concerning fuel and transport during the oral answers segment. The proceedings then moved to Question No. 279/2024 regarding the SMS service used for sending electricity bills and consumers who had not registered for it. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Cost of Living Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the Opposition be given an opportunity to speak during the proceedings. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to the manner in which proceedings were being conducted, questioning whether such conduct was appropriate in Parliament. His intervention was a procedural protest rather than a substantive policy statement. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly noted Sri Lanka’s experience of war caused by terrorism. The extract provided is incomplete and contains no further proposals, questions, or policy demands. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Security & Defence Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly requested the Speaker for an additional minute to conclude his remarks. No substantive policy argument or proposal was made in this excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Raised a matter of national concern for the attention of the House, indicating that it was an issue affecting the country and requiring parliamentary awareness. No specific details, proposals, or demands were set out in the recorded statement. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly raised an urgent national matter and requested a short opportunity to explain its significance to the House. No substantive details of the issue were provided in the excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Opposition, Gayantha Karunathilleka sought one and a half minutes to raise an urgent and sensitive matter for the attention of Parliament and the Government. The available excerpt does not specify the subject of the matter or any related proposal, question, or demand. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or argument is included in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Points of Order and Question Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka conveyed condolences on behalf of the Opposition Leader, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and himself for four former Members. He paid tribute to Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera’s brief parliamentary service, youth leadership and COPE membership; Mavai S. Senathirajah’s democratic advocacy for Tamil rights and land issues; Donald Dissanayake’s local government, parliamentary and development work in Gampaha; and J.R.P. Suriyapperuma’s political, intellectual and oratorical contributions. He extended sympathies to their families and acknowledged their service across party lines. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 June 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the matter under discussion should be handled fairly to both sides. Procedural: House Conduct and Petition Examination Parliamentary Procedure Read →