Hon. Ajith P. Perera, M.P.
Profession: Attorney-at-Law
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- 5 May 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera begins to raise concern about the situation and treatment of ordinary public servants in Sri Lanka, suggesting that their fate under current conditions requires parliamentary attention. The excerpt is incomplete, so no specific proposal, demand, or legislative reference can be identified. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera rejected claims that the deceased person’s family had not expressed suspicion, calling such assertions false and insulting to the family. He argued that Parliament has a duty to establish the truth and respond to the family’s request rather than repeat false statements. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera challenged the Minister of Justice’s statement that the wife of officer Ranga Nishshanka Rajapaksha had not alleged suspicious circumstances in his death. He tabled letters from the Director-General of Health Services and the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate indicating that the wife had reported suspicions and that a medical board was sought, citing case number B 88575/2026. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Law & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera began to address the Presiding Member, but no substantive remarks, arguments, proposals, or questions are included in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera raises concern over allegations that the Secretary to the Treasury, along with his wife and two children, holds dual citizenship. He questions how such a person can hold or exercise authority in relation to Parliament, implying a potential issue of eligibility or conflict of interest. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly requests an opportunity to speak, asking another Member to allow him a short chance to make a point. Adjournment Debate: Failure to Report Foreign Debt Repayment Diversion to Parliament Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera states that two hours are required, likely referring to the amount of time needed for a parliamentary matter or debate. Procedural and Main Business: Adjournment Motion Request and Agriculture Statement Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera asked whether the Ministry would act to reclaim the tsunami-damaged Magistrate’s Bungalow site near Panadura beach, which he said had remained vacant and may have been leased to the private sector for 33 years. He argued that, given Panadura’s importance as a judicial hub and the reliance on rented accommodation, the site or other vacant UDA land should be used to provide official quarters for the High Court Judge and the Magistrate. Oral Question Q.1 (233/2024): Establishment of Provincial High Court for Western Province Justice & Human RightsLand & HousingPublic Finance Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised concerns about the reduced status and public inconvenience at the Panadura Courts Complex and highlighted the abandoned construction of two official quarters for judges on de Silva Mawatha near the District Court. He asked whether the Minister intends to complete those residences and consider renovating the old building near the courts complex to provide facilities and space needed for the new court. Oral Question Q.1 (233/2024): Establishment of Provincial High Court for Western Province Justice & Human RightsInfrastructure Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration whether the Government is aware of a recommendation to establish a Provincial High Court with civil appellate jurisdiction for the Western Province at the Panadura Courts Complex. He sought details on steps taken to implement the recommendation and asked whether action would be taken to establish the Civil Appellate High Court in Panadura promptly, or the reasons if not. Oral Question Q.1 (233/2024): Establishment of Provincial High Court for Western Province Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 5 May 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. Vajira Perera of Abhaya Mawatha, Borupana Road, Ratmalana. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions (Four Petitions) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary A Division was called on Order Paper Item No. 83, the no-confidence motion against the Minister of Power, Hon. Kumara Jayakody. Members were instructed on the electronic voting procedure and asked to verify their recorded votes, with an invitation for any Member unable to vote to indicate so. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised a Point of Order objecting to being misrepresented as having rejected the PUCSL Report dated 27 February 2026. He clarified that he had not rejected any recommendation in the report and urged members to address their arguments in Parliament rather than outside forums. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera alleged that a Minister facing corruption allegations over a coal tender was being protected by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake despite his previous anti-corruption stance. He claimed the tender-winning company, Trident Chemphar Limited, and its representatives had serious corruption-related records, and said the resignation letters of the Lanka Coal Company Chairman warning of irregularities were suppressed and replaced with a health-related resignation. He argued that these circumstances required an inquiry and made the Minister unfit to remain in office, and also accused the Minister of undermining solar power despite its significant contribution to national electricity generation. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera moved a no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, alleging breaches of the parliamentary Code of Conduct, failure to meet constitutional and ministerial duties, and mishandling of coal procurement for the Norochcholai power plant. He cited PUCSL findings of substandard coal from nine vessels causing an estimated Rs. 8.49 billion loss and an Auditor General’s report that found flaws in the tender process and supplier selection. He also argued that the Minister’s indictment in the High Court under the Bribery Act for alleged corruption in a previous procurement role made his continued Cabinet tenure incompatible with public trust, good governance, and the Government’s anti-corruption mandate. Debate: No-Confidence Motion Against Minister of Energy (Hon. Kumara Jayakody) Public FinanceParliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development for information on the status of two CWE rice supplying complexes in Hingurakgoda and Pannegamuwa, each reportedly with a 2,000 kg per hour capacity. The question seeks details on when the facilities were last used, why they are underutilized, what the audit report stated, and what measures will be taken to restore them to operation. Oral Questions: Second Round and Supplementary Questions AgriculturePublic Finance Read →
- 10 April 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera informed the House that he was raising a question on behalf of Chaminda Wijesiri. No substantive details of the question were provided in the excerpt. Oral Questions: Second Round and Supplementary Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 April 2026 AI summary Ajith P. Perera records his opposition to the matter under consideration. He indicates “Against” and refers to Seat No. 23. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera questioned the Energy Minister on an Auditor General’s Report dated 2 April 2026, which found that Taranjot Resources (Pvt.) Ltd., selected under emergency coal procurement, lacked prior experience and had defective registration. He said similar concerns applied to Trident Chemphar Ltd. and argued that the Minister bore responsibility for coal procurement policy and Cabinet submissions relating to these agreements. He asked the Government to clarify the future of the Taranjot agreement and its policy on emergency coal procurement in light of the Auditor General’s findings. Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →