Hon. Imran Maharoof, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· Trincomalee

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Speeches 88 #55 of 225·#18 in party

Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

88 speeches

5 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof questioned the Government’s lack of action on promised constitutional reforms to reduce presidential powers and strengthen Parliament, despite its large majority. He criticized Ministers’ public statements on issues such as food shortages, agriculture and public welfare, alleging that they mislead the public rather than address problems, including delayed compensation for flood-affected farmers and late announcement of paddy prices. He urged the Government to stop blaming the Opposition, implement anti-corruption action fairly, and take credible steps to identify and prosecute the masterminds behind the Easter Sunday attacks. Debate: Regulations on Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Foreign Exchange Act Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsCost of Living Read →
22 January 2025 AI summary Imran Maharoof urged the Ministry to prioritize new electricity wiring systems in densely populated Muslim areas, citing previous incidents involving wires. He also questioned the Government’s stated plan to reduce electricity tariffs, asking to what extent reductions would be made and how the Ministry intends to implement them. Oral Question: Kinniya CEB Consumer Service Centre - Power Disconnections (Q.5/2025) Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
22 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof raised concerns about frequent disconnections in Kinniya, Trincomalee District, citing overhead electricity lines along inner roads as a cause of incidents and public inconvenience. He asked whether the Ministry would remove these overhead lines and provide supply through cables, and whether any steps had already been initiated. Oral Question: Kinniya CEB Consumer Service Centre - Power Disconnections (Q.5/2025) Infrastructure Read →
22 January 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister of Energy to provide area-wise details of power supply disconnections in the Kinniya CEB Consumer Service Centre area from 1 January 2023 to 20 December 2024. He raised concerns about frequent outages affecting residents, students, and online workers, requested reasons and remedial measures, and questioned whether the move to SMS-based electricity bills should be reversed because it inconveniences elderly consumers and those without smartphones. Oral Question: Kinniya CEB Consumer Service Centre - Power Disconnections (Q.5/2025) InfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary The Hon. Imran Maharoof questioned the clarity and implementation of the Clean Sri Lanka programme, arguing that it should address systemic issues such as corruption in the health sector rather than symbolic or poorly understood actions. He raised concerns about the absence of Tamil-speaking members on the appointed committee and questioned transfer practices in the Eastern Province, particularly the representation of Tamil and Muslim officers. He also criticized the Government for discussing issues such as allowances and security for former Presidents at public rallies rather than through Cabinet or Parliament, urging it to use its majority and institutional control to address public problems directly. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionEnvironmentCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
9 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof criticized the Government for continuing to blame past administrations and the Opposition despite holding the Presidency, premiership, Cabinet and a large parliamentary majority. He argued that the Government had not presented a clear roadmap for the promised “system change” and should state what concrete measures it will implement, including on prices, fuel costs, public sector salaries and political culture. He urged the Government to use its majority and new Members to meet public expectations rather than relying on accusations against the Opposition. Adjournment Debate: Government Performance and Commodity Prices Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary ProcedureCost of Living Read →
18 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof questioned whether the proposed Rs. 6,000 education grant would be sufficient to reduce school dropouts and urged the Minister to give special attention to students’ broader difficulties. He argued that the Government, despite its large mandate, should meet the public’s expectation for prompt change, noting that previous governments also lost public confidence after failing to deliver. He called on the Government to table details on COVID-19 forced cremations, particularly affecting the Muslim community, saying election promises on this issue should be fulfilled consistently with commitments to end racism. Debate: Supplementary Estimate – Head 102, Programme 01 (School Supplies Grant) Religion & CultureEducationJustice & Human Rights Read →
5 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof thanked voters in Trincomalee and emphasized his commitment to non-communal politics, urging the new government to move beyond criticism of past administrations and demonstrate the political culture change promised to the public. He called for clarity on government promises, including the claim that major changes would occur within 24 hours of taking office, and specifically requested transparent disclosure of who received liquor bar permits in Trincomalee. He also argued that raising concerns about Muslim representation in Cabinet or Tamil-speaking communities’ access to appropriate administrative appointments is not communalism, but a request for fair and qualified representation. Debate on Vote on Account for 2025 (continued) Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary ProcedureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →