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Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· Galle

Profession: Landed Proprietor

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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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408 speeches
  • 26 November 2025 AI summary Asked whether the Minister is aware that Vantharumoolai railway station in Batticaloa District is served only by slow trains, and that express train stops would benefit Eastern University students and nearby residents. Sought a statement on whether steps will be taken to schedule express trains to stop at the station, and if not, the reasons for not doing so. Oral Questions: Second Round - Colombo-Mannar Train Service and Related Questions EducationEmploymentInfrastructure Read →
  • 25 November 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka, on behalf of B. Ariyawansha, asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media to provide details on hospitals in the Ratnapura District managed separately by the Central Government and the Provincial Council, including their numbers and names. He also requested hospital-wise information on current staff vacancies by post, steps to fill them, and future development projects planned for Central Government-managed hospitals in the district. Oral Question: Hospitals in Ratnapura District Healthcare Read →
  • 24 November 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka requested that the Order Paper specify which Minister will respond to each Standing Order 27(2) question, as previously practiced. He noted that this had been raised and agreed at the Parliamentary Business Committee, and asked that it be implemented for the benefit of all Members. Oral Question: India Trade Relations - Standing Order 27(2) Response Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 22 November 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka raised concerns about ambulance shortages and maintenance problems at Karapitiya Hospital, noting its importance to patients from several provinces and stating that only about five of its 11 ambulances are operational on a typical day. He also cited an incident at Baddegama Hospital where a patient reportedly fell from an ambulance, and requested urgent ministerial attention to these issues across hospitals. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) InfrastructureHealthcare Read →
  • 22 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka argued that media freedom remains weak, citing Sri Lanka’s low press freedom ranking, state media politicization, restrictive laws including the Online Safety Act, misinformation on social media, and the need for media literacy, independent public service broadcasting, wider internet access, affordable data, fair compensation from global platforms, and safeguards on AI in news. He called for the Right to Information Commission to be properly funded and staffed in line with the Act, and asked the Government to justify the benefits and expenditure of its new media policy. On health, he highlighted medicine, equipment, staffing, and service shortages nationally and in hospitals across the Galle District, including long waits for scans and surgeries, and requested urgent corrective action and the appointment of substantive directors to major hospitals currently led by acting officials. Debate: Committee Stage - Heads of Expenditure 111, 210, 211, 220 and 308 (Health and Mass Media) Justice & Human RightsPublic FinanceReligion & Culture Read →
  • 22 November 2025 AI summary On behalf of Hon. K. Kader Masthan, Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka asked the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment for details on Samurdhi Development Officers in the Vavuniya District, including current staffing numbers, vacancies, and whether new recruitment is planned. He also sought clarification on long-term postings within the same Divisional Secretary’s Divisions, possible transfers, alleged politically based appointments, and whether such appointments have affected transfer decisions. The question further requested information on any internal inquiries into alleged financial fraud by Samurdhi Development Officers in the district and the current status of those inquiries. Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.1116/2025, Q.1180/2025, Q.1316/2025, Q.1429/2025) Corruption & Governance ReformEmployment Read →
  • 22 November 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the Deputy Speaker that he would raise a question on behalf of Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan. Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.1116/2025, Q.1180/2025, Q.1316/2025, Q.1429/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 21 November 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka, on behalf of Suranga Rathnayaka, asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education to provide current figures on unemployed graduates as of 1 January 2025, graduate employment provided by the Government, and the sectoral breakdown of such jobs. He also requested details of the Government’s future plan for employing unemployed graduates, the number of existing teacher vacancies, and whether urgent measures are being taken to fill them, including the proposed course of action. Oral Questions: Second Round – Unemployed Graduates and Bovine Semen EducationEmployment Read →
  • 20 November 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that his side would allocate extra speaking time to another member. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 20 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka briefly informed the House that five minutes were being allotted, likely managing speaking time during the debate. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in this intervention. Committee Stage: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Head 119 (Ministry of Energy) Cut Motion and Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 20 November 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he would ask a question on behalf of Hon. Mujibur Rahuman. No substantive policy issue or proposal was raised in the statement. Oral Question No. 3 (Q.812/2025): Second Round (Second Attempt) - Adjournment Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka moved a resolution to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the release of 323 import containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspection. The proposed committee would examine the legality of the release, accountability of officials and entities, possible illegal or harmful contents, the roles of Sri Lanka Customs and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, and the adequacy of existing safeguards. He cited a Treasury-appointed investigation, Customs officers’ concerns, and public security risks, including possible links to narcotics, weapons, revenue loss, and public safety, and proposed recommendations for legal, administrative, and policy reforms. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka urged the Leader of the House to use the previous mixed proportional electoral system, arguing that it would avoid delays and address the issue immediately. He called for the matter to be handled quickly without further time-wasting. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka referred to the President’s Budget statement allocating funds for Provincial Council Elections and requesting Parliament to establish a mechanism, noting that the Leader of the House had indicated a ministerial update on forming a committee. He urged the Government to fulfil its promise to hold the elections within a year and said the Opposition would support a swift process under the previous mixed proportional system or any other speedy mechanism, without delays caused by delimitation or unnecessary committees. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka, speaking on behalf of the Opposition, sought the Speaker’s permission to briefly raise an important point. No substantive issue or proposal was stated in the excerpt provided. Procedural: Ministerial Statements and Parliamentary Business Management Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 19 November 2025 AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka, on behalf of Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development whether the Government is aware of alleged large-scale frauds at the Rangiri Dambulla Multi-purpose Co-operative Society Limited. He requested details on the nature of the alleged frauds and the actions being taken in response, or an explanation if no action has been taken. Oral Question: Rangiri Dambulla Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Limited Frauds (Q.5/2025 - Second Round) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
  • 18 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunatilleka moved that the issues raised in a 10 November 2025 letter from Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, MP, to the Speaker be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He cited Standing Order 118 and the Speaker’s ruling of 13 November 2025 as the procedural basis for the referral. Privilege Motion: Request to Raise a Question of Privilege Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 November 2025 AI summary A question was raised seeking details on rice imports since the current Government took office, including imported quantities, varieties, taxes per kilogramme, tax revenue, and any price ceiling. It also asked whether further imports are planned, what impact imports have on local paddy farmers, and what national measures are proposed to reduce reliance on rice imports. Oral Question No. 1063/2025: Import of Rice under Present Government AgriculturePublic Finance Read →
  • 18 November 2025 AI summary Asked the Government to provide details on applications for “Urumaya” freehold deeds in the Manmunaipattu Divisional Secretariat Division between 1 January 2019 and 31 March 2025. The question seeks the numbers and names of applicants, those granted deeds under the then Government’s special programme, those still not granted deeds, and the reasons for any non-issuance. Oral Question No. 880/2025: Grant of Urumaya Freehold Deeds - Manmunaipattu DS Division Land & Housing Read →
  • 18 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka informed the House that he would ask the relevant question on behalf of Hon. S.M. Marikkar. Oral Question No. 827/2025: Request for Postponement (Second Round) Parliamentary Procedure Read →