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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AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
408 speeches- 21 January 2026 AI summary Asked whether the Government is aware that people in the Vanni, whose livelihoods depend on agriculture and animal husbandry, are shifting toward livestock due to difficulties in farming, while facing increased livestock thefts and inadequate police remedies. He sought details from the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation on proposed solutions and the timeframe for addressing these economic challenges, including thefts highlighted at the Vavuniya-North Regional Development Committee. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification AgricultureLaw & Order Read →
- 21 January 2026 AI summary On behalf of Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana, Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the House be quieter so proceedings could continue. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka objected to restrictions on parliamentary speaking time, arguing that if even the Leader of the Opposition is unable to speak, it raises concern about the ability of other Members to participate. He implied a procedural issue regarding freedom of debate and the opposition’s right to be heard. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Speaker to allow the Leader of the Opposition to address the House. Second Round of Oral Questions and Standing Order clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 January 2026 AI summary Supplementary questions, in the speaker’s view, should be limited to clarifying issues arising directly from an oral answer. He emphasized this as a procedural point during parliamentary proceedings. Procedural matters - Supplementary questions and Standing Orders dispute Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested a brief opportunity to raise a matter arising from a supplementary question. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or demand was stated in the excerpt. Procedural matters - Supplementary questions and Standing Orders dispute Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 January 2026 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka reminded the House that, under the Standing Orders, supplementary questions must be limited to seeking further clarification arising from the oral answer given. Procedural matters - Supplementary questions and Standing Orders dispute Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested time to note that the Parliamentary Business Committee had asked for the report to be submitted to the Backbenchers’ Committee as well, so that its recommendations could be obtained. Point of Order - Question allocation fairness (Standing Order 32) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 January 2026 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the Speaker that the relevant matter or item would be handed over at the appropriate time. Procedural - No-Confidence Motion Discussion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 20 January 2026 AI summary The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that the matter falls within the responsibility of the Opposition. He indicated that it would be discussed and acted upon at the appropriate time. Procedural - No-Confidence Motion Discussion Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary Asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development to provide annual potato import quantities and the duty imposed on imported potatoes. He also asked whether the Ministry is aware of ongoing potato harvesting in Nuwara Eliya, Welimada, Uva Paranagama and Haputale, and whether imports will be suspended during the local harvest season to protect local producers. Oral Questions: Paddy Field Damage and Potato Imports (Q.11, Q.12) Agriculture Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary Gayantha Karunatilleka, on behalf of Rohana Bandara, asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation to provide district-wise data on paddy fields destroyed by adverse weather in November 2024, the resulting reduction in the expected harvest, and the extent that had been replanted. He also sought details on whether compensation had been paid for the damaged paddy fields and, if not, the reasons for non-payment. Oral Questions: Paddy Field Damage and Potato Imports (Q.11, Q.12) Agriculture Read →
- 9 January 2026 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka argued that disputes among the Judiciary, Parliament, and Executive should be addressed by elected representatives as part of safeguarding the people’s sovereignty. He objected to the Speaker’s rejection of a requested Committee, claiming it undermined constitutional rights and the public mandate of Parliament. Speaker's Ruling on Motion Inclusion in Order Book Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka supported the proposed regulations under the Motor Traffic Act, including mandatory rear-seat belts on expressways, stronger drunk-driving measures, and school transport safety rules, citing fatal road accidents as a major public safety concern. He urged clearer and more consistent enforcement, referring to confusion over past policing measures and the “Clean Sri Lanka” transport-related campaign. He also called for Government action on disputes between app-based and independent hire vehicles in tourist areas, unresolved vehicle number-plate issuance despite earlier assurances, timely implementation of Budget transport allocations, and restoration of rural bus services disrupted after recent storms. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate Law & OrderInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
- 8 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that Parliament could not continue its proceedings in the current manner. No further details, proposals, or specific procedural objections were provided in the excerpt. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 January 2026 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka asked whether the situation under discussion was limited to the current week because of a special circumstance. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka sought clarification from the Speaker and the Leader of the House on when the customary Party Leaders’ Meeting would be held to determine the following week’s parliamentary agenda. He noted that Members had not been informed of its date and time, limiting their ability to prepare for upcoming debates. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 January 2026 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that Opposition representation be increased on the proposed Parliamentary Special Committee on the electoral system for Provincial Council elections. He noted that only four members from 12 Opposition parties had been included and asked that, in line with previous practice, the Committee chairmanship be given to the Opposition. Petitions and Procedural Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested additional time to continue his remarks and urged the Government, if acting in good faith, to follow established precedent. The intervention appears procedural and relates to the conduct of government action or parliamentary process, though the specific matter is not detailed in the excerpt. Petitions and Procedural Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that around 20 Opposition MPs had submitted a letter to the Speaker on 18 December requesting the appointment of a Special Committee to examine and report on the lack of preparedness for Cyclone “Boo”. He asked when the Speaker would present or act on that request. Petitions and Procedural Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →