Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan, M.P.

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK)· Batticaloa

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Speeches 65 #77 of 225·#5 in party

Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

65 speeches

22 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Gnanamuttu Srinesan paid tribute to the late Prof. Tissa Vitarana, noting his contributions as an intellectual, scientist, physician, and advocate for peace and civility. He also commemorated Nandana Gunathilaka for his egalitarian politics and public service, and conveyed condolences to the families of S.C. Muthukumarana, Chandradhasa Galappaththi, and Janaka Mahendra Adhikari. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan raised concerns over whether deposits collected by banks in the North and East are being reinvested locally to support production, livelihoods, and post-war development. He called for stronger Central Bank monitoring of microfinance institutions, citing excessive interest rates and borrower distress, and urged relief for depositors affected by failed finance companies such as The Finance Company. He also requested legal and regulatory measures to improve access to finance in the North and East, and briefly referred to political developments in Tamil Nadu and their relevance to Tamil communities. Debate: Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill - Second Reading Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionPublic Finance Read →
8 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan said the international conflict-driven energy crisis was affecting agriculture, transport, electricity, education, health, and household costs, and urged relief for farmers and vulnerable families, action against hoarding of fuel, fertilizer and pesticides, and better crisis management. He raised concerns over human-elephant conflict in Batticaloa, drug trafficking reports in Navatkuda, and the need to allow remaining displaced families from Kanagar village to resettle. He congratulated high-performing students and districts in the GCE (A/L) results, particularly minority districts and island rank holders. He also called for renewed efforts to establish the full truth behind the Easter Sunday attacks, questioning whether the principal masterminds had been identified and arrested. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy EducationAgricultureCost of Living Read →
19 March 2026 AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan questioned whether the Colombo Port City has met its original expectations of becoming a high-tech and fintech-driven economic hub, and asked how much it has contributed to Sri Lanka’s recovery while noting concerns over sovereignty and past large-scale infrastructure projects. He called for practical development plans, legal reforms, and early realization of public benefits and revenue from the Port City. He also raised issues including fuel and possible power shortages, hoarding of agricultural inputs, disparities in dengue assistant appointments, the TID summons of the Jaffna University Students’ Union President, and the need to apply security laws in a rights-respecting manner. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act Regulations Approval Public FinanceJustice & Human RightsInfrastructure Read →
5 March 2026 AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan supported the Adjournment Motion on International Women’s Day, arguing that Sri Lanka must move from rhetorical support for women’s equality to practical measures, including improved political representation and protection from violence. He cited past conflict-related abuses, disappearances and unresolved justice claims affecting women, and urged accountability for cases involving figures such as Sandhya Eknaligoda and the family of Lasantha Wickrematunge. He also called for urgent action on human-elephant conflict in Batticaloa after recent deaths of women in their homes. Additionally, he requested appointments for B.Ed. graduates, pension-related relief for long-serving volunteer teachers appointed late, promotions for sports officers, and the filling of vacancies. Adjournment: National Care Policy and International Women's Day Women & ChildrenEmploymentJustice & Human Rights Read →
20 February 2026 AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan made only a brief concluding remark, thanking the House and offering no substantive argument, proposal, or question. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
20 February 2026 AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan urged the Government to treat the coal procurement allegations as an opportunity for correction, particularly on procurement procedure, Public Finance Committee advice, coal quality, and risks to the power sector, rather than merely rejecting Opposition criticism. He questioned whether imports should continue if reports of substandard coal shipments are accurate, and said the Government must meet public expectations for clean governance after its large mandate. He also requested electricity expansion in vulnerable villages affected by wildlife threats and coordination between the Power and Wildlife Ministers, and called for public examinations to be adapted for visually impaired students by avoiding map- and image-based questions. Adjournment Motion: Issues Relating to the Power Sector (Coal Procurement for Norochcholai) Corruption & Governance ReformEducationInfrastructure Read →
19 February 2026 AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan supported stronger action under the proposed amendments to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs law, arguing that drug use and trafficking are damaging society and require practical implementation of “Clean Sri Lanka” and a drug-free nation through effective policing and systematic enforcement. He cited concerns about student drug use, alleged political links to drug networks, and rising illicit liquor production and related violence in Batticaloa after the war. He also requested that the Fisheries Minister consider allowing machinery for shore seine fishing where labour is scarce, urged the Wildlife Department to establish additional offices and staff in Batticaloa to address human-elephant conflict, and asked for action on difficulties faced by farmers in selling paddy at the guaranteed price. Debate (continued): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill EnvironmentLaw & Order Read →
5 February 2026 AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan supported the Bill to establish the Institution of Real Estate Professionals of Sri Lanka as a means to attract skilled professionals and investors, including emigrated Sri Lankans, while expanding entrepreneurship, exports, and employment without discrimination. He urged reforms to university curricula so graduates develop practical skills, self-employment capacity, and job-creation abilities rather than relying mainly on government employment. He also raised concerns about the Batticaloa railway service, stating that reduced coaches and altered timetables had lowered revenue and inconvenienced commuters, and requested restoration of the previous train schedule and rolling stock. Debate: Institute of Real Estate Professionals, Container Depot Operators Licensing, and Shipping Agents Licensing Bills (Second Reading) EmploymentPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
22 January 2026 AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan supported education reforms but urged that they be undertaken carefully to avoid repeating past discriminatory or flawed policies affecting Tamil-medium students. He called for equal opportunities for Sinhala- and Tamil-medium learners, greater engagement of qualified Tamil-speaking academics and Hindu scholarly institutions in curriculum and religious content, and stronger proofreading and review of Tamil-medium textbooks. He also proposed government responsibility for preschool teacher training and supervision, and emphasized science, technology, research, ICT, mathematics, and vocational education, particularly in disadvantaged and estate-sector schools, to improve employability and develop knowledge, attitudes, skills and practice. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Religion & CultureEducationEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
8 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan raised transport concerns in Batticaloa during the debate on Motor Traffic Act regulations, alleging bribery issues in traffic enforcement and detailing revenue and capacity losses after changes to the “Paadum Meen” rail service. He requested reinstatement or augmentation of former rail facilities and restoration of the previous Colombo–Batticaloa timetable to improve passenger use and revenue. He also asked relevant Ministers to examine alleged unfair selection in kabaddi, strengthen Wildlife Department capacity to address human–elephant conflict in Batticaloa, consider allowing small tractors to haul beach seines in fisheries, and review concerns over university appointments and Dean selections. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate InfrastructureCorruption & Governance ReformEnvironment Read →
18 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan highlighted post-flood damage in several areas, calling for proper rehabilitation of the Anaikattiyaveli–Samulaiyadi road, reconstruction of the collapsed Magilavettuvan bridge, and repairs and protection for Chettipalayam District Hospital, which was flooded and faces nearby elephant movement. He raised concerns about delays and alleged unfairness in grassroots relief assessments, including denial of the Rs. 25,000 relief to some affected households, and urged accurate site-based verification by officials. He supported anti-narcotics, anti-crime and anti-corruption efforts under “Prajashakti” initiatives but cautioned against giving authority to defeated election candidates over elected local bodies, and requested relief for all affected groups including farmers, fishermen, daily wage earners and three-wheeler drivers. Adjournment Debate: Current Situation of the Country After Disaster Caused by Cyclone Ditwah HealthcarePublic FinanceEnvironment Read →
3 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan referred to the recent disaster, citing deaths, missing persons, displacement, and extensive damage in Batticaloa and the Eastern Province, and called for non-partisan relief efforts and permanent resettlement of landslide-prone communities. He urged urgent electricity supply to elephant-affected villages, prompt and corruption-free relief for farmers, fishers, daily wage workers and drivers, and the construction of multi-storey refuge buildings in flood-prone villages such as Vettruchenai and Pirambaditheevu. He also proposed longer-term development measures for the North and East, including more industries, rebuilding productive farms, a bridge between Padubannankarai and Eluvankarai, and flood-mitigation works such as the Mundeni Aru development and expansion of tanks and bunds. Debate: Continued Committee Stage of Appropriation Bill 2026 (Ministry Expenditure Heads - Multiple Speakers) Cost of LivingInfrastructureSecurity & Defence Read →
26 November 2025 AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan urged the Fisheries Minister to address Batticaloa fishers’ needs by restarting the idle Kallady ice factory, ensuring non-partisan distribution of fishing gear, providing relief during flood-affected periods, and constructing landing jetties in coastal areas including Vakarai, Kaluvankerny, Navalady and Kallady. He also called for fisheries issues in the district to be handled promptly and beyond party lines. He further urged the Ministers responsible for education, vocational training, science and technology, and the digital economy to embed science and technology in schools, universities, factories and farms, modernize institutions such as the Valaichchenai Paper Mill and Karadianaru Farm, and use skills training to create employment for unemployed diploma holders, graduates and engineers. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day EmploymentEducationAgriculture Read →
25 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan urged the Education Ministry to strengthen pre-school education by standardizing provision and improving poorly paid teachers’ conditions, and called for vocational skills to be integrated into schooling so students leave with employable abilities. He highlighted shortages of science, mathematics and ICT teachers in rural and hardship-area schools, requesting equitable resource allocation compared with urban National Schools. He also sought upgrades to the Manchanthoduvai Technical College to offer NVQ 5 and 6 programmes, land for the expansion of Meelad Tamil School in Dehiwala, and reconstruction support for a released school site and associated housing in Murakkettanchenei. Debate: Committee Stage on Appropriation Bill 2026 - Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education (Fifteenth Allotted Day) Land & HousingEducationEmployment Read →
24 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan raised transport, highways, bridge, aviation and railway issues affecting Batticaloa and the wider North and East, calling for local recruitment to fill SLTB staff shortages, more buses, investigations into poor road construction, progress on several bridge projects, completion of access works and land compensation linked to Batticaloa Airport, and restoration of earlier night-train timings and sleeping berths. He also urged a transparent and consultative approach to archaeology declarations in Batticaloa, saying sudden installation of boards without informing local authorities and elected representatives was creating ethnic tension and suspicion. He welcomed the inclusion of Tamil-speaking members in the Archaeology Advisory Committee but asked that MPs, local bodies and communities be involved at sites before enforcement or court action is pursued. Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation - Part 1 InfrastructureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
24 November 2025 AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan stated that, following the Minister’s reference to an incident in Batticaloa, he made inquiries as a Batticaloa District Member. He reported that the relevant local authorities had not been informed about the matter, implying a concern over communication or procedural lapses. Ministerial Statement and Procedural Matters on Archaeology Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
24 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan rose on a point of order. No substantive issue, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Ministerial Statement and Procedural Matters on Archaeology Parliamentary Procedure Read →
19 November 2025 AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan stated that no competitive examination had been held since 2018 to recruit Management Assistants to the Management Service, limiting employment opportunities for young people. He requested that competitive examinations for Management Service officers be conducted and that attention be given to the issues he raised. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Employment Read →
19 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan requested administrative restructuring in Batticaloa, including splitting Eravur Pattu DS and Kanthiran Kudah GN Division due to their large size and access difficulties. He urged age-limit extensions for public service competitive examinations affected by Covid delays, the prompt holding of long-delayed Provincial Council elections, and relief for low-revenue and war-affected local authorities facing increasing salary burdens. He also called for higher public assistance grants for vulnerable groups and action in the 2026 Budget to address long-standing pension anomalies affecting retired teachers and principals. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Ministry of Labour) Public FinanceInfrastructureJustice & Human Rights Read →