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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320 speeches

21 October 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera said Sri Lanka’s wind and solar generation, including over 2,000 MW of solar capacity added since the launch of “Soorya Bala Sangramaya” in 2016, has reduced carbon emissions and could generate value through carbon trading. He argued that polluting countries or entities should compensate countries contributing to climate mitigation, and urged the subject Minister to explain the current status of carbon trading and how it will be used for national development. Adjournment Motion: Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability EnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
21 October 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera supported the Adjournment Motion ahead of the upcoming COP meeting in Brazil, linking it to Sri Lanka’s sustainable development commitments. He urged greater development of renewable energy, particularly Northern wind resources and year-round solar potential, and called for electrification of transport including cars, buses and rail. He also said Sri Lanka should move beyond discussions on carbon trading and secure value for its existing emissions reductions from hydropower and wind energy. Adjournment Motion: Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Public FinanceInfrastructureEnvironment Read →
21 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera supported the 2025 NMRA Regulations introducing Maximum Retail Price and Maximum Distribution Price mechanisms, while stressing that medicine quality assurance, regulatory capacity, and post-market surveillance must be strengthened alongside price controls. He highlighted shortages of essential medicines in state hospitals, including reported shortages at Kalutara General Hospital, and called for more efficient, transparent procurement, including accelerated e-procurement, to ensure timely supply. He welcomed assurances that the Suwaseriya ambulance service would retain its identity and purpose, urged clearer government communication on the matter, and requested priority for upgrading Panadura Base Hospital. Debate: Regulations under National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act No. 5 of 2015 Public FinanceHealthcareLaw & Order Read →
10 October 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera criticized the absence of the subject Minister during discussion of a significant matter and said the Government’s position should normally be presented by the responsible Minister. He argued that legal education should be given greater priority in the school curriculum despite concerns about curriculum overload, as basic legal knowledge is necessary across professions and sectors. He noted that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka had formally submitted proposals to the relevant Ministers and called for a clear Government response. Private Members' Motion P.43/2025: Integrating Law and Ethics to School Curriculum EducationJustice & Human Rights Read →
10 October 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera welcomed the Government’s agreement to add Law modules to Civic Education from the following year, noting that similar proposals had been raised in earlier Private Members’ debates. He argued that citizens need structured basic knowledge of criminal law, fundamental rights, ethics, civil law, administrative law, and constitutional law because law affects daily life and ignorance is not an excuse. He further proposed introducing Law as an optional subject for GCE O/L and A/L students, while retaining compulsory legal modules within Civic Education. Private Members' Motion P.43/2025: Integrating Law and Ethics to School Curriculum Education Read →
10 October 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera sought clarification from Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama on whether the Government had already decided to include Law in the school curriculum from the following year, as stated by the previous speaker. Private Members' Motion P.43/2025: Integrating Law and Ethics to School Curriculum Parliamentary Procedure Read →
10 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised concerns about delays in answering parliamentary questions, citing unanswered questions to the Prime Minister on Indian agreements and the X-Press Pearl incident. He requested that the Minister provide an answer on anti-corruption measures at least by the next sitting date. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
7 October 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera supported amendments to the Convention Against Doping in Sport Act, noting that they update the 2013 law by shifting doping violations from High Court criminal prosecution to disciplinary adjudication within the anti-doping framework. He argued this aligns with international practice but criticized what he described as policy inconsistency, contrasting the decriminalization of doping sanctions with recent Penal Code amendments on child discipline. He also questioned the Government on implementation of Justice K.T. Chitrasiri’s recommendations for reforming Sri Lanka Cricket’s governance, asking which measures had been carried out. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Law & OrderJustice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera seconded Hon. Kabir Hashim’s Motion and argued that CEB restructuring is necessary but is being handled in an opaque manner that risks higher tariffs and employee uncertainty. He called for disclosure of the boards, chairpersons, headquarters, governance structures, staff placement arrangements, and migration plan for the six successor companies, noting that four have already been established and the transition is expected around November. He urged the Government to use competent professional advice, resolve labour concerns, build confidence, and ensure the reforms support renewables, a smart grid, investment, and fair tariffs for households and industry. Adjournment Motion: Ceylon Electricity Board Financial Status and Tariff Reduction Public FinanceEmploymentInfrastructure Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera argued that, under Standing Order 76(1), the Speaker could not revisit or re-decide the earlier rejection of the No-Confidence Motion against the Deputy Minister of Public Security. He cited the Attorney-General’s opinion and Secretariat reports indicating there was no legal impediment and that precedent allowed such a motion against a Deputy Minister as an office-bearer, and he tabled those documents. Referring to past no-confidence motions against Speakers, he stated that the Opposition intends to submit a No-Confidence Motion against the Speaker for allegedly violating Standing Orders and limiting Members’ accountability mechanisms. Debate: Imports and Exports (Control) Act - Regulations for Vehicle Imports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera briefly rose to ask a question in Parliament. No further details of the question or its subject matter are provided in the excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
25 September 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order challenging the Chair’s rejection of a No-Confidence Motion. He argued that Standing Order 76(1) applied to the Chair as well as Members, and that issuing a further rejection after a detailed ruling on 10 September violated that Standing Order. He requested that the Chair withdraw the latest order, claiming there was no authority to issue it. Papers Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
24 September 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera questioned a Deputy Minister’s public statement to Dinamina on 22 September claiming that a government-appointed committee had already uncovered fraud. He asked how such a conclusion could be known before the committee’s report was released, arguing that the statement was either procedurally improper or baseless. He demanded that the report be tabled or the allegation withdrawn. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
24 September 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera supported the prohibition of corporal punishment but argued that the Bill’s clause criminalizing non-physical acts likely to cause “humiliation however light” is overly broad and undefined. He warned that teachers, parents, prefects and school authorities could face police complaints, arrests or employment consequences for ordinary disciplinary remarks or actions. He proposed a Committee Stage amendment introducing a bona fide or good-faith protection, so courts and police can distinguish legitimate discipline from harmful conduct. Debate: Penal Code (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading Justice & Human RightsEducation Read →
12 September 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera supported the condolence motions for former MPs Indradasa Hettiarachchi, P. Dayaratna, Gamini Lokuge, M. H. Cegu Isadean, and W. B. Ranatunga, expressing condolences to their families and associates. He gave particular emphasis to Hettiarachchi’s long public career, advice to the UNP leadership in 1994, development work in Horana including industrial estates and schools, and continued community service after retirement through the Kalutara Bodhi Trust. He also recalled Dayaratna’s service to Ampara and all communities, Lokuge’s trade union background and ministerial work, Isadean’s role in representing Muslim rights and Ampara, and Ranatunga’s representation of Nuwara Eliya District. Votes of Condolence: Late Former Members of Parliament (P. Dayaratna, Gamini Lokuge, Indradasa Hettiarachchi, M. H. Cegu Isadean, W. B. Ranatunga) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera objected to relying on the person being addressed for answers, urging that questions be put to an independent person instead. He criticized the explanation being given in the House as not falling under the presiding authority’s order and described the written submission as inadequate. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera accused the Leader of the House of influencing or directing the Speaker’s conduct in the Chamber. The remark was a procedural criticism directed at the Speaker’s handling of proceedings rather than a substantive policy intervention. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera objected to remarks made by the Leader of the House, describing them as insulting. He demanded that the remarks be withdrawn before he would proceed with his question. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions with Answers) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera reminded the House that the person being addressed had previously signed a motion against Mervyn Silva. The remark was made to point out an apparent inconsistency or prior position in the context of the ongoing debate. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera made a brief interjection suggesting that another party had enabled or empowered someone who then caused them difficulty. The remark appears to be a political rejoinder rather than a substantive policy proposal or legislative argument. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Parliamentary Procedure Read →