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Hon. Ajith P. Perera, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· Kalutara

Profession: Attorney-at-Law

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Speeches 320 #13 of 225·#5 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 157 speeches
Last spoke 9 June 2026 in Debate

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Speech history

320 speeches
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera briefly affirmed that the relevant parties have the right to speak. No specific policy proposal, question, or legislative issue was raised. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera addressed the Speaker and senior parliamentary officeholders, including the Chief Government Whip, Leader of the House, Leader of the Opposition, and Chief Opposition Whip. No substantive policy issue, proposal, question, or demand is presented in the provided excerpt. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera briefly requested the Speaker’s permission to respond because his name had been mentioned during the proceedings. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the statement. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly urged the Speaker to act sensibly, without raising a specific policy matter, proposal, or legislative issue. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly urged the Speaker to act with prudence. No specific policy matter, legislative issue, or proposal was raised in the remark. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly urged the Speaker not to proceed with or allow an unspecified action during the proceedings. The intervention was procedural in nature and did not present a substantive policy argument or proposal. Question by Private Notice: Chemmani Cemetery and Related Issues (Q.27(2)) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 June 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera expressed condolences on behalf of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya for the deaths of former MPs Kosala Nuwan Jayawira, Mavai S. Senathirajah, Donald Dissanayake, and J. R. P. Suriyapperuma, recalling their public service and contributions. He particularly highlighted Senathirajah’s role in democratic politics, advocacy for detainees’ rights and due process, and support for the “Gamata Eliya” electrification programme in the North. He also raised concern over a presidential pardon granted on 12 May 2025 following a conviction in the Anuradhapura High Court, stating that constitutional procedures and Supreme Court standards on pardons should be observed. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Justice & Human RightsParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera argued that ministerial answers to parliamentary questions must reflect the facts as at the date the question was asked. He said that if a dual citizen was serving as an Ambassador at that time, this should have been disclosed, along with any subsequent resignation or removal. He further contended that the Government had avoided addressing a conflict of interest issue and called for any mistake to be acknowledged to prevent recurrence. Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
  • 6 June 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the quoted remarks. Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 June 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera formally posed a parliamentary question to the Chair. No substantive details of the question or policy issue were included in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Second Round Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 June 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly stated that members should also be aware of an additional point, but the provided excerpt does not include the substance of that point. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 6 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera, noting his involvement in drafting the new Standing Orders, clarified the convention governing Questions Time. He stated that both Opposition and Government backbenchers may seek clarifications on government affairs, and that Members may ask a subject Minister a question not strictly related to the main question, which the Minister may answer or decline at discretion. Procedural and Oral Question: Airport and Aviation Services and Standing Orders Clarification Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera said agreements signed on 4 and 5 April 2025 had not been tabled despite repeated requests in Parliament. He argued that seeking more time to answer a question on State-to-State agreements appeared to avoid disclosure, and asked the Leader of the House to give a definite date for providing the answers. Oral Question: India–Sri Lanka Agreements and Education Policy Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera asked the Prime Minister to provide details of agreements signed between Sri Lanka and India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on 4–5 April 2025. He sought information on the number and subject areas of the agreements, the signatories, responsible Ministries, Attorney-General approvals, and Cabinet approvals including Cabinet Paper numbers. He also requested that copies be tabled in Parliament, arguing that this was necessary for transparency in public administration. Oral Question: India–Sri Lanka Agreements and Education Policy Foreign Affairs Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera presented three petitions to Parliament on behalf of constituents from Dodamgoda, Panadura, and Ingiriya. The petitions were from Mr. D.D. Chaminda, Mr. D.R.M. Ariyarathna, and Mr. Tilak Weerakoon. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 4 June 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera presented to Parliament the Sectoral Oversight Committee report on Infrastructure Facilities and Strategic Development concerning the National Transport Commission (Amendment) Bill. The report was formally ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports InfrastructureParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera questioned why public corporations and Companies Act entities are excluded from the requirement to appoint Data Protection Officers under Clause 13, noting that many state entities handle IT and work with the private sector. He supported the need for a digital economy and the proposed amendments despite delays in making the Data Protection Authority fully operational by 18 March 2025. He also urged the Government, particularly the IT Ministry, to establish structured and mandatory IT internship programmes for university students, especially those from remote state universities. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading EducationJustice & Human RightsEmployment Read →
  • 3 June 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera made a brief procedural request for additional time to continue his remarks. No substantive policy argument, proposal, or question was presented in the excerpt. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 3 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera recalled initiating draft data protection and cyber security legislation as IT Minister in 2019, noting that the Personal Data Protection Act was later enacted in 2022 and welcoming the current amendment to address practical issues. He questioned why the Cyber Security Bill has still not been presented, arguing that it is important for national security, economic development and the IT sector, and urged that it be brought to Parliament urgently with updated standards. He also raised concern over Clause 13 of the amendment, asking that public corporations and state-owned companies not be excluded from the requirement to designate a responsible data protection officer. Debate: Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Law & OrderPublic Finance Read →
  • 23 May 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera said the Opposition supports the Bill to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, describing it as a timely measure to enable the practical use of technology in judicial proceedings, including for overseas witnesses, victims, and remand suspects who cannot be brought to court. He proposed clarifications on the rank and authority of diplomatic or court officers commissioned to record evidence, safeguards to ensure witnesses can testify freely and securely, and rules on who bears costs when victims or other witnesses request remote arrangements. He also urged wider court digitalization and briefly raised concern over unparliamentary conduct during the previous day’s proceedings. Debate: Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill and Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →