Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna, M.P.
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Speeches 72 #69 of 225·#24 in party
Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 32 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate
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Speech history
72 speeches- 6 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna urged the Government to resolve concerns over reductions in public sector and health-sector allowances, warning that such changes could worsen the outflow of doctors and disrupt patient care. He called for clarification and expedited recruitment of qualified indigenous medicine practitioners, stronger support for indigenous medicine institutions, and incentives to retain medical professionals in Sri Lanka. He also raised concerns about medicine shortages in public hospitals, including at the Cancer Hospital, and asked that procurement delays and support for local pharmaceutical manufacturers be addressed. Referring to the Mass Media portfolio, he urged action to ensure justice for past attacks on media institutions and crimes against journalists. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media Public FinanceJustice & Human RightsHealthcare Read →
- 4 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna denied an allegation made by a Deputy Minister that he had obtained a petrol shed through political connections, stating that he does not own one and that a petrol shed once owned by his grandfather no longer exists. He said his relatives are engaged in legitimate businesses and rejected claims of improper acquisition through political influence. He also objected to implications based on a shared surname with the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and urged Deputy Ministers to make responsible statements. Personal Explanations Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 27 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna argued that reductions in presidential expenditure are useful only if essential services of the President’s Office, Secretariat, and President’s Fund continue effectively. He supported reasonable official facilities and security for current and former Presidents, subject to discipline and proper risk assessments, while opposing unnecessary luxury and public-funded residences for former Presidents who have adequate housing. He called for clarification on vehicles exhibited by the Presidential Secretariat that he said later appeared at MPs’ residences, and urged transparent policies on official residences and vehicle permits rather than populist measures. Debate: Committee Stage of the 2025 Appropriation Bill - Special Expenditure Heads (Heads 1-25) and Amendments Security & DefencePublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 21 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna raised concerns over national security amid recurring incidents and referred to allegations that politicians from previous governments had links with the underworld. He asked the Minister to identify those politicians, clarify the alleged connections, particularly involving narcotics, and ensure they are brought before the law rather than using past failures to excuse future inaction. Ministerial Statement and Points of Order: Shooting Incidents in Colombo Magistrate's Court and Middeniya Corruption & Governance ReformSecurity & DefenceLaw & Order Read →
- 5 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna presented three public petitions from individuals in Godakawela, Colombo, and Gonapola Junction. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions for consideration. Petitions: Three Petitions Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 23 January 2025 AI summary Harshana Rajakaruna challenged the Prime Minister’s supplementary answer regarding vehicle use, alleging that CCTV at Parliament and the Madiwela MPs’ housing would show many vehicles being used by MPs. He requested an inquiry, arguing that the Government had promised to end such practices but that they continued. Oral Question: Vehicle Assignments to Government Members Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 22 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna criticised the initial implementation of the Clean Sri Lanka programme, saying it alienated three-wheeler drivers and private bus owners while failing to address larger issues such as the rice “mafia,” delays in solar approvals at the Ceylon Electricity Board, and passport appointment backlogs. He questioned allegations that over 300 containers had been released by Customs without proper inspection and raised concerns about possible contraband. He also urged the Government to disclose the truth behind the Easter Sunday attacks, arguing that Clean Sri Lanka should prioritise such major accountability issues over action against small transport operators. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme (Postponed from 2025-01-21) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceLaw & Order Read →
- 7 January 2025 AI summary Harshana Rajakaruna argued that the NPP cannot absolve itself of responsibility for Sri Lanka’s bankruptcy, noting that many of its Members supported the election of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, whose ad hoc decisions he identified as a principal cause. He said current economic “progress” has come through higher fuel prices, electricity tariffs, taxes and living costs, and accused the Government of continuing the same policies followed under Ranil Wickremesinghe. He questioned the increase of Withholding Tax on fixed deposit interest from 5 to 10 per cent and the failure to remove VAT on specified education, agriculture and food items, and demanded that the Government honour campaign promises to reduce fuel prices, abolish the fuel pricing formula, cut electricity bills by one-third, and provide immediate cost-of-living relief. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Cost of LivingPublic Finance Read →
- 7 January 2025 AI summary Opposition Member Harshana Rajakaruna stated that the matter was raised because Members of the Opposition had concerns requiring attention. The provided excerpt is incomplete, so no further details on the specific issue, proposal, or demand can be determined. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 December 2024 AI summary Harshana Rajakaruna called for stronger enforcement action and urged that no single individual be singled out. He demanded that all relevant names be disclosed and that the law be applied immediately. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 6 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna criticised the Government’s handling of rice stocks held by large millers, arguing that public expectations require firm action rather than requests. He urged the authorities to use their powers to locate and release the rice stocks to the market immediately. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Cost of LivingCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 3 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna congratulated the new Government and thanked Gampaha voters, while arguing that the JVP had long influenced past governments despite portraying the current mandate as a major break from the past. He criticized the Government’s response to recent floods, saying political direction to officials was inadequate and urging urgent compensation and relief for affected farmers. He also questioned unresolved rice shortages, continued use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, and the failure to deliver promised reductions in fuel prices, calling on the Government to implement its election commitments. Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses) AgricultureLaw & OrderCost of Living Read →