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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Speech history
408 speeches- 6 January 2026 AI summary Accepted a petition from Mrs. R.G. Lakmali Vasana of Bogahagodella, Thawalama, Galle, for presentation to Parliament. Petitions and Procedural Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 19 December 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka supported the Rs. 500 billion supplementary estimate for relief and reconstruction following a national tragedy, while urging the Government to implement the President’s promised relief package quickly, transparently, and without political interference, deductions, or conditions. He emphasized that cash grants, including the pledged compensation for damaged roofing, should go directly to affected families who lost lives, homes, livelihoods, crops, and school materials. He commended public, private, religious, media, and Opposition-led relief efforts, and said the Opposition would support the allocation while continuing to scrutinize any shortcomings. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Public FinanceLaw & Order Read →
- 19 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the half-hour lunch break be used to continue the day’s debate, emphasizing its importance and the need to discuss the country’s problems. He directed the request to the Prime Minister through the Deputy Speaker. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 240 – Programme 02 – Cyclone Disaster Relief (Rs. 500 Billion) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 18 December 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleke did not make a substantive contribution to the debate. He yielded his allotted speaking time to the Leader of the Opposition. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka delivered the Opposition’s traditional vote of thanks at the conclusion of the 21-day Budget debate, acknowledging the Speaker, parliamentary office holders, government members, officials, security services, staff, media, and other contributors. He also thanked the Leader of the Opposition, Opposition parties, and external resource persons for their role in the debate and noted that the Budget was discussed during a particularly difficult period for the public. He concluded with Christmas greetings and expressed hope that 2026 would be free of disasters. Procedural - Speaker and Opposition Closing Statements on Budget Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 December 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Presiding Member to grant another member two additional minutes to speak. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 December 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the Chair to allocate speaking time fairly between both sides of the House. He noted that many Opposition Members wished to speak. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Opening and Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 December 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the debate continue through the lunch hour, noting that many Members from affected areas were still waiting to speak. He framed the request as a service to the people represented by those MPs. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Opening and Scheduling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 December 2025 AI summary Moved the customary Rs. 10 cut motions for several Heads of Expenditure under the Appropriation Bill, 2026, explaining that multiple motions were being combined to allow more time for Members from disaster-affected areas to speak. Although he had intended to address plantation, tea, coconut and rubber sector issues, he deferred those matters due to the ongoing disaster. He expressed condolences to affected families, noted the scale of deaths, missing persons, displacement and livelihood losses, and acknowledged the work of security forces, public officials, utilities, health workers, disaster agencies, foreign partners and citizens providing relief. Debate: Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Heads) Parliamentary ProcedureInfrastructureSecurity & Defence Read →
- 3 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka moved that the matters raised by Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna in a letter to the Speaker dated 21 November 2025 be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. The referral was proposed under Standing Order 118, following the Speaker’s direction in Parliament on 1 December 2025. Bills Presented: Universities (Amendment) Bill and Privilege Matters Referrals Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. K. Kader Mastan. No substantive details of the question or related policy issue were provided in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Multiple Questions Nos. 3, 4, 5 and Private Notice Question (Q.27/2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 3 December 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for data on national and Anuradhapura District dairy farmer numbers, daily milk production, current milk prices, any recent price revisions and reasons, and measures to improve dairy farmers’ livelihoods. He also sought clarification on whether the Government will purchase paddy in the 2025/2026 Maha Season, whether loans will be provided to private paddy buyers including any blacklisted by the Paddy Marketing Board, and what fair prices will be set for different paddy varieties. Oral Questions: Multiple Questions Nos. 3, 4, 5 and Private Notice Question (Q.27/2) Agriculture Read →
- 3 December 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested the House to observe one minute of silence before proceeding with business, in honour of those who died in the severe adverse weather tragedy. The House then observed the silence. Oral Question: O/L Applicants of Sarawanabawa Vidyalaya, Eluvaitivu Island (Q.1/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 1 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka raised a Point of Order objecting to the debate being limited until 12.30 p.m., stating that the Opposition had requested a full-day debate. He announced that they would leave the Chamber, after which some Opposition Members walked out. Procedural: Opposition Statement and Parliamentary Scheduling Dispute Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 27 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka urged the Government to expedite pending land-sector reforms, including amendments to the Land Acquisition Act and Registration of Title Act, completion of the Land Use Policy Planning Act, and formulation of a National Land Policy through the National Land Commission envisaged under the 13th Amendment. He also raised concerns over stalled development projects, noting partial funding for some expressway sections but unresolved issues in other road and rail projects. He asked the Government to decide whether to proceed with these projects, and either pay compensation promptly to affected landowners or return acquired lands. Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage - Eleventh Allotted Day (Heads 118, 281, 282, 285-289, 292, 327, 337) Public FinanceLand & HousingInfrastructure Read →
- 27 November 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly states that he was not present at the time in question, appearing to respond to a query or reference made during the debate. No substantive policy position, proposal, or demand is made. Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage - Eleventh Allotted Day (Heads 118, 281, 282, 285-289, 292, 327, 337) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 27 November 2025 AI summary The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka criticised the Government’s agriculture policy, arguing that farmers continue to face low prices, delayed fertilizer, weak procurement, post-harvest losses, wild animal damage and ineffective insurance, while consumers are burdened by rice imports and duties despite earlier pledges to avoid imports. He cited limited paddy purchasing against stated targets in the 2024–2025 Maha and 2025 Yala seasons and called for timely fertilizer distribution and stronger support to ensure fair prices for farmers. He also questioned the value of the elephant census, saying its report remains unpublished and its impact on crop damage mitigation is unclear, and contrasted current policy with earlier land settlement and Mahaweli development initiatives. Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage - Eleventh Allotted Day (Heads 118, 281, 282, 285-289, 292, 327, 337) Agriculture Read →
- 27 November 2025 AI summary From the Opposition’s allotted time, Gayantha Karunathilleka permits another Member to speak for an additional two minutes. Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage - Eleventh Allotted Day (Heads 118, 281, 282, 285-289, 292, 327, 337) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 27 November 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka drew attention to the severe adverse weather affecting multiple districts, noting reported deaths and warnings from the Department of Meteorology of worsening conditions. He acknowledged measures such as the two-day postponement of the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination and urged the Government to implement a coordinated national response involving all agencies to protect lives and property. He also appealed to the public to act responsibly and cautiously. Opening and Announcements Security & DefenceEnvironment Read →
- 26 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he was raising the matter on behalf of Hon. Rohana Bandara. No substantive details of the matter were provided in the statement. Oral Questions: Second Round - Colombo-Mannar Train Service and Related Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →