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

15 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan supported the Expenditure Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, arguing that the Ministry is central to addressing the dollar crisis through remittances, tourism, investment and improved diplomatic relations. He said the Government is rebuilding trust after past cronyism in diplomatic appointments and corruption in investment and foreign employment processes, and cited migrant remittances of about US$ 7.5 billion and a trade deficit of around US$ 8 billion. He referred to recent action on issues affecting Sri Lankan workers in Italy and outlined expected job opportunities in South Korea, Israel and Japan, while pledging fairer and less corrupt foreign employment administration. Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-first Allotted Day - Committee Stage, Head 112 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism) Corruption & Governance ReformEmploymentForeign Affairs Read →
5 March 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan supported the Budget allocation for the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic Resources and Marine Resources, arguing that the new Government should be given time to address long-standing problems in the sector. He cited the scale of Sri Lanka’s maritime zone and fisheries employment, and said high fuel, gear and operating costs, institutional debt, and neglected bodies such as NAQDA, North Sea Ltd. and Cey-Nor had weakened the industry. He stated that the Government plans rule-based management, revival of aquaculture, inland fisheries, prawn farming and related institutions, with technology-enabled progress expected within a year. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage: Heads 124, 216, 331, 151 and 290 Public FinanceAgricultureCost of Living Read →
28 February 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation to provide details on the proposed “Port City” project associated with Galle Port. The questions sought information on expected benefits, whether an environmental feasibility study had been conducted, changes made following earlier public protests, and whether community impacts had been considered. Oral Questions 4 & 5 - Port City Project & National Youth Corps Centre (Q.432/2025) EnvironmentInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
28 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan stated that he would ask the question, addressing the Speaker. Oral Questions 4 & 5 - Port City Project & National Youth Corps Centre (Q.432/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
25 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan defended the Budget as a production- and export-oriented programme aimed at reducing the deficit while prioritizing agriculture, food security, poverty alleviation, infrastructure, and fair distribution of economic benefits. He said allocations for agriculture, Aswesuma, transport and other services were intended to rebuild the economy and involve the wider population, contrasting this with previous Budgets that he said benefited select groups. He criticized the Opposition’s approach to the debate and said it should support national recovery, while noting plans to improve revenue collection and streamline trade through a new Customs Act to address leakages. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Continuation Day 7) Cost of LivingAgriculturePublic Finance Read →
25 February 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan supported the Government’s ceremonial Budget, arguing that it is grounded in the NPP policy framework “A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life” and aimed at rebuilding a weakened economy. He said the Budget’s foundation is poverty reduction through strengthening production and services, while noting that Sri Lanka must improve its export performance to match faster-growing Asian economies. Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 (Continuation Day 7) Public FinanceCost of Living Read →
20 February 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan alleged that ministers from previous governments were involved in rackets and called for investigations into those allegations. He asked whether the government would take action against those found responsible. Oral Question: Foreign Employment and Worker Protection (Q.1/2025) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
20 February 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan raised concerns about large-scale fraud schemes promising foreign employment and taking millions of rupees from victims. He asked how the Ministry would ensure swift legal action, justice for affected persons currently before the courts, and relief for victims. Oral Question: Foreign Employment and Worker Protection (Q.1/2025) Justice & Human RightsEmployment Read →
20 February 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan noted that Italy is an important source of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka, particularly through workers from the Puttalam District. He asked why a persistent issue affecting them had not been resolved by previous governments and what had prevented earlier intervention. Oral Question: Foreign Employment and Worker Protection (Q.1/2025) Foreign AffairsEmployment Read →
20 February 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism about issues affecting Sri Lankans employed abroad, including Puttalam District workers in Italy who face difficulties renewing driving licences. He sought details on government action regarding licence renewal, responses to alleged inhuman torture of Sri Lankan migrant workers, and measures to take legal action against individuals or institutions that defraud people with false promises of foreign employment. He also asked how swindled money would be recovered, or why no action would be taken. Oral Question: Foreign Employment and Worker Protection (Q.1/2025) EmploymentForeign Affairs Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan raised concern over the decline in coconut yield and described it as a crisis. He asked the relevant authorities to identify the principal causes of the reduced production. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Agriculture Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan asked the Minister what next steps would be taken. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan questioned the Minister on sand sales by CPL, asking whether the authorized project had succeeded and whether any fraud had occurred. He also sought clarification on whether replanting was carried out as planned or whether the projects had been diverted. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
9 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan defended the 50-day-old Government against Opposition criticism, arguing that previous administrations were responsible for the 2022 economic collapse and that the new Government has a mandate to rebuild the country. He referred to the President’s Throne Speech roadmap, the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, district and divisional coordination efforts, environmental protection, rural economic upliftment, and action on human-elephant conflict. He called for fair and constructive Opposition engagement while emphasizing the Government’s commitment to corruption-free, rules-based governance, economic democracy, and broad-based recovery. Adjournment Debate: Government Performance and Commodity Prices Corruption & Governance ReformCost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
7 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan asked the Minister whether, in relation to ongoing cases arising from previous Commission of Inquiry findings and police investigations, the Government would appoint a new commission or take other appropriate action if new evidence emerges. Oral Question: Persons Responsible for Easter Attack Prosecution (Q.251/2024) Justice & Human Rights Read →
7 January 2025 AI summary Ajith Gihan asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs whether the Government accepts that those responsible for the 2019 Easter attacks have not yet been brought before the law and that the Catholic Church and other religious leaders expect the masterminds and others involved to face justice soon. He sought clarification on whether steps will be taken to ensure accountability, justice and fairness for the victims, and if not, the reasons for inaction. Oral Question: Persons Responsible for Easter Attack Prosecution (Q.251/2024) Justice & Human RightsLaw & OrderReligion & Culture Read →
18 December 2024 AI summary Ajith Gihan stated that the Leader of the Opposition had referred to internationally obtained educational certificates in Parliament but had not tabled them. He requested that the certificates be formally tabled so Members could examine their authenticity. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
18 December 2024 AI summary The Hon. Ajith Gihan began addressing the Presiding Member, but no substantive remarks, arguments, proposals, questions, or references to legislation or policy are included in the provided excerpt. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Parliamentary Procedure Read →