Hon. Ajith Gihan, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Puttalam

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Speeches 58 #85 of 225·#40 in party

Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

58 speeches

12 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan asked what financial losses the country had incurred as a result of a publicly funded project, originally scheduled for one and a half years, being extended to about seven years. He raised the issue as a second supplementary question in the context of project delays and use of public funds. Oral Question: Wanawasala and Aruwakkalu Waste Projects Current Status (Q.10/2025) Public Finance Read →
12 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan raised concerns that waste from a project had reached the coastal area, affecting fisherfolk and salt production and causing public opposition in the District. He questioned how this occurred if the Central and Provincial Environmental Authorities had properly performed their duties, and asked for assurances that such problems would not recur so the project would not fail again. Oral Question: Wanawasala and Aruwakkalu Waste Projects Current Status (Q.10/2025) AgricultureEnvironment Read →
12 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan questioned the Deputy Minister about the Aruwakkalu landfill project, stating that Colombo’s waste was sent to Puttalam following unilateral decisions by former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka. He said the move caused public opposition because waste was transported by lorries along main roads rather than in sealed rail containers as planned, leachate was spilt, and dumping began before the treatment plant was completed, leading to methane buildup and an explosion. Oral Question: Wanawasala and Aruwakkalu Waste Projects Current Status (Q.10/2025) InfrastructureEnvironment Read →
12 September 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing about the halted Wanawasala garbage project in Kelaniya and the failed Aruwakkalu landfill project in Puttalam. Requested details on the causes of failure, funding allocations, whether political interference contributed, and the expected timeline for completion and resumption of the projects. Oral Question: Wanawasala and Aruwakkalu Waste Projects Current Status (Q.10/2025) Public FinanceEnvironmentCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
9 September 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan asked the Deputy Minister for details on Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, noting its contribution to GDP and the President’s appointment of a Presidential Task Force on tourism promotion. He requested figures on annual tourism revenue and its share of GDP, tourist arrivals up to 31 August 2025 with year-on-year comparison, and the objectives and membership of the Task Force. Adjournment Debate: Tourism Promotion and Finance Company Interest Charges Foreign Affairs Read →
20 August 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan formally asked the question on the Order Paper. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy position was included in the recorded speech. Procedural Item: Speaker Directions and Questions Stood Down Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 August 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan asked the Minister to address Indian bottom trawling and reports of narcotics and contraband being brought in by large boats, noting difficulties in thoroughly inspecting such vessels. He requested a special short-term integrated operation in the affected zone and an expedited action plan to enable arrests. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Foreign AffairsSecurity & DefenceLaw & Order Read →
5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan raised concerns about intensified smuggling along the coastal belt, including narcotics, pharmaceuticals, injections, chemicals, and agricultural inputs, noting that seized quantities may be less than actual inflows. He said enforcement is weakened by procedural and custody issues after seizures under the Customs Ordinance, with goods sometimes handed to Police or Excise instead of Sri Lanka Customs. He asked whether a dedicated Sri Lanka Customs office would be established in the Puttalam District to regularize and streamline seizure handling. Oral Questions: Education, Energy, President's Fund, Western Provincial Council Vehicles, Public Security, Pirivena Education, Hospitals in Matara, Land Settlement, Coastal Patrol, and Marawila Schools Security & DefencePublic FinanceLaw & Order Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan urged the Minister to intervene urgently over accelerating erosion, allocate necessary funds, and provide relief to affected people. Oral Question: Sea Erosion in Puttalam District (Q.9/2025 – 956/2025) Environment Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan raised concerns about worsening coastal erosion along the Puttalam stretch from Modaragam Aru through Wilpattu to Mannar, citing damage to fishing communities, homes, harbours, boat landing areas, and traditional shore-based activities. He said existing protections, including the Chilaw rock revetment, are being overtopped and requested urgent funding, a ministerial site visit, and the creation of a rock stockpile for rapid response during erosion events. Oral Question: Sea Erosion in Puttalam District (Q.9/2025 – 956/2025) InfrastructurePublic FinanceEnvironment Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan asked the Minister of Environment whether he is aware of severe sea erosion along the Puttalam District coast, including loss of land, property and religious statues. He noted prior interventions by coastal conservation authorities but alleged inadequate funding by previous governments, and requested details of measures being taken to prevent further erosion in the district. Oral Question: Sea Erosion in Puttalam District (Q.9/2025 – 956/2025) Public FinanceEnvironmentInfrastructure Read →
8 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan defended the Government’s regulations permitting salt imports, arguing that reduced production was caused by weather conditions and disrupted coastal salt pans, including in Puttalam, affecting fisheries and dried fish producers. He said Ministers acted promptly to protect affected industries and that imports were necessary but are now being limited. He rejected Opposition criticism over salt, rice and coconut imports, stating that the Government is making need-based decisions while pursuing broader plans to strengthen exports and increase domestic production. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Salt Import Regulations (Gazette No. 2437/04) EmploymentPublic FinanceAgriculture Read →
17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan asked whether a mechanism could be established to reduce delays in Mahapola stipend payments, noting that current payments are delayed by about three months. He requested that payments be made within approximately one month. Oral Question Q.??/2025: Mahapola Educational and Trade Fair Education Read →
17 June 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development to provide details on the most recent Mahapola Educational and Trade Fair, including its date, venue, and expenditure. He also requested the current value of the capital assets of the Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund, and asked for reasons if the information could not be provided. Oral Question Q.??/2025: Mahapola Educational and Trade Fair Public FinanceEducation Read →
3 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan said fertilizer price increases and shortages are affecting small and medium farmers cultivating over 16,000 acres. He argued that the resulting use of chicken manure and other substitutes has contributed to a severe mosquito problem in the peninsula, raising health concerns. He requested fertilizer support to reduce reliance on such substitutes. Oral Question: Kalpitiya Agricultural Flooding (Q.585/2025) AgricultureHealthcareCost of Living Read →
3 June 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan raised a supplementary question on agricultural losses in Kalpitiya, noting that farmland remains flooded for months and that losses in 2024 exceeded Rs. 1,000 million. He requested targeted relief and compensation for key vegetable crops in the area, citing wasted inputs and damage to farmer livelihoods. Oral Question: Kalpitiya Agricultural Flooding (Q.585/2025) AgricultureCost of Living Read →
23 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. S.M.A.P. Manchanayake of Ihala Rambewa Pitiya, Nisogama, Bingiriya. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by MPs Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 April 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan raised concerns about severe infrastructure and staffing shortages at the Puttalam District General Hospital, noting high daily outpatient numbers and the lack of proper clinic and drug storage facilities. He questioned why two major hospital buildings have remained incomplete for years and urged the Minister to allocate funds urgently, fill junior and nursing staff vacancies, and prioritize the hospital given the district’s large population of fishermen, farmers, and industrial workers needing emergency care. Oral Question: Chilaw General Hospital Development Public FinanceHealthcareInfrastructure Read →
8 April 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media whether the Government is aware that Chilaw General Hospital has not been developed for a long period and that patients face serious inconvenience as a result. He sought details on whether there is a plan to upgrade the hospital with necessary facilities, what actions will be taken to implement such an upgrade, and, if no plan exists, the reasons for that. Oral Question: Chilaw General Hospital Development InfrastructureHealthcare Read →
19 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan said the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development has a central responsibility to ensure continuous, safe food supply at fair prices, in line with the NPP policy programme. He argued that institutions such as Sathosa and the cooperative sector had been weakened by losses, fraud and mismanagement under previous administrations, citing Sathosa’s Rs. 2 billion losses, 66 disputed transactions, and examples from Puttalam, Arachchikattuwa and Wennappuwa. He said the Government would rebuild and regulate Sathosa and cooperatives, use initiatives such as “G 88000” to deliver relief, organize supply chains including fisheries, investigate wrongdoing, and hold those responsible accountable. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Cost of LivingPublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →