Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Batticaloa

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Speeches 29 #138 of 225·#78 in party

Attendance 4/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

29 speeches

7 April 2026 AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu supported the doping regulations and called for information on prohibited substances to be made available in Sinhala and Tamil to protect athletes. He urged greater sports development in rural areas, particularly in the North and East, citing Batticaloa’s need for facilities, grounds, equipment, training pathways, and dedicated football clubs, including for girls. He also thanked the Government for fuel management, relief measures announced by the President, and the release of some military-held lands, while requesting the release of remaining occupied lands. Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill and Related Orders - Continuation (Post-Lunch) InfrastructureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
4 March 2026 AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu supported the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill as a measure to regulate, monitor, and make microfinance institutions accountable, citing high-interest lending, unclear loan agreements, weekly collections, and debt cycles affecting poor borrowers, especially women-headed households in the North and East after 2009. He highlighted cases in Batticaloa, including outstanding microfinance debt and suicides linked to harassment and digital phone-based lending, and argued that the Government must provide relief and protection to affected communities. He also briefly called for state support to develop Sri Lanka’s Tamil cinema sector, referring to the Indo-Lanka film “Anthony” and opportunities for Sri Lankan Tamil artists. Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) Women & ChildrenJustice & Human RightsPublic Finance Read →
9 January 2026 AI summary On behalf of the Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, Kanthasamy Prabu presented the Committee’s report covering the 2023 and 2024 performance or annual performance reports of several Treasury and related departments. These included departments responsible for management services, trade and investment policy, management audit, IT management, state accounts, legal affairs, the Comptroller General, treasury operations, national budget, and project management and monitoring. The report was ordered to lie upon the Table. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Public Finance Read →
7 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Kandasaami Prabhu stated that government institutions are acting independently against waste and fraud, and that Batticaloa District’s 2025 allocations were fully utilized despite disaster-related delays to some projects. He supported the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill, highlighting proposed tax holidays for investors and arguing that public-private investment would accelerate development. He also cited rising tourism, improved tax compliance, and the “Praja Shakthi” programme as contributors to economic recovery and rural development, while rejecting opposition criticism and calling for shortcomings to be corrected constructively. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformInfrastructure Read →
7 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu supported amendments to the 2021 Port City legislation, arguing that Central Bank oversight of international financial institutions would stabilize foreign exchange earnings and help curb illicit financial flows. He said Port City investments could create foreign-currency earning opportunities, generate demand in sectors such as agriculture, industry, and tourism, and require vocational training for youth. He also defended the Government’s poverty eradication and village development programmes, while criticizing alleged politicization of disaster relief and past rural development practices. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill Corruption & Governance ReformEmploymentPublic Finance Read →
6 January 2026 AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu thanked the Minister and indicated that his second supplementary question would be asked by Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy. Oral Question: Batticaloa Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service Operations (Q. relating to Kanthasamy Prabu) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 January 2026 AI summary Kanthasamy Prabu highlighted the need for 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance services in Vellaveli, Paduvankarai, and Kaluwanchikudy in the Batticaloa District, citing injuries from human-elephant conflict, snakebites, and highway accidents on the Batticaloa–Kalmunai road. He asked whether the service could be established in Kaluwanchikudy to reduce reliance on ambulances from Kalmunai or Kattankudy. Oral Question: Batticaloa Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service Operations (Q. relating to Kanthasamy Prabu) HealthcareInfrastructure Read →
6 January 2026 AI summary Kanthasamy Prabu sought information from the Minister of Health and Mass Media on the operation of the “1990 - Suwa Seriya” ambulance service in Batticaloa District. He asked about ambulance availability, non-operational vehicles due to staff or technical issues, 24-hour coverage by Divisional Secretary’s Division, delays in rural areas, response-time monitoring, shortages of trained EMTs, vacancy filling, and any planned expansion of ambulances or facilities. Oral Question: Batticaloa Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service Operations (Q. relating to Kanthasamy Prabu) Healthcare Read →
5 December 2025 AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu expressed condolences for deaths caused by Cyclone “Dissha” and detailed the impact in Batticaloa District, including affected families, temporary shelters, and emergency support to students and communities. He said the Government had taken preventive measures, released emergency funds, advanced money to Divisional Secretariats and Grama Niladhari divisions, and amended circulars to speed relief. He defended the Government’s disaster response, thanked officials and ministers involved, and criticized political actors whom he said were mischaracterizing disaster deaths and misusing relief efforts for political purposes. Debate - Appropriation Bill 2026 Committee Stage: Budget Debate on Disaster Response and Government Allocations Public FinanceSecurity & Defence Read →
26 November 2025 AI summary Kanthasamy Prabu supported Budget 2026 allocations for developing the Valaichchenai Fisheries Harbour, noting earlier requests for expansion, lighting, and facilities, and asked the Fisheries Minister to consider a feasibility study for a new harbour at Palchenai in Vakarai to assist deep-sea fishers facing long travel, rough seas, low incomes, and inadequate berthing space. He also requested safety measures for inland fishers affected by crocodile and elephant attacks, increased support for fingerling production, livelihood assistance, and fishing gear. Addressing science, technology, and the digital economy allocations, he urged district-level vocational and multidisciplinary training, improved Vidatha Resource Centres, and support for youth inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers, while also calling for protection of Batticaloa antiquity sites to promote tourism. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day AgricultureInfrastructureEmployment Read →
26 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu stated that the issue had been identified only recently and clarified that it had not been known for a year. He said necessary action in the relevant area would be taken soon. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Parliamentary Procedure Read →
26 November 2025 AI summary Kanthasamy Prabu stated that the Valaichchenai matter had been discussed at the Divisional Development Committee meeting. He said resolutions were adopted and that the required follow-up actions would be taken promptly. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
26 November 2025 AI summary Kanthasamy Prabu raised a point of order. No substantive issue or proposal was stated in the recorded excerpt. Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Committee Stage, Sixteenth Allotted Day Parliamentary Procedure Read →
14 November 2025 AI summary The Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu, identifying himself as Chairman of the District Coordination Committee, intervened to seek clarification from the previous speaker. He stated that although his name had not been mentioned, he wished to ask one question in that capacity. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Parliamentary Procedure Read →
14 November 2025 AI summary No substantive speech content was provided beyond the address to the Deputy Speaker, so there are no policy points, proposals, questions, or arguments to summarize. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Parliamentary Procedure Read →
14 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or question is recorded in the provided excerpt. Debate: Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2026 – Sixth Allotted Day Parliamentary Procedure Read →
11 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu defended the government’s budgetary and economic management, contrasting it with previous budgets which he said contributed to bankruptcy, corruption and the “queue era.” He said the current administration had improved transparency, controlled expenditure, strengthened revenue institutions, restored foreign confidence, increased tourism and investment, and advanced anti-corruption action. He highlighted Batticaloa District development, stating that most 2025 projects were completed and noting 2026 allocations for the Mundeni Aru irrigation scheme, the Ponnudaisenai–Kiran bridge studies, Valaichchenai harbour upgrades, and measures addressing human–elephant conflict. He also requested the release of the Thandiyadi Heroes’ Resting Place for public remembrance during the Tamil month of Karthigai. Debate: Second Reading of 2026 Budget Bill (Day 3, Afternoon/Evening) AgricultureCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu spoke in support of the Audit Amendment and Supplementary Estimates, particularly additional allocations for the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs to restore and expand nutrition, child care, livelihood and anti-domestic violence programmes. He cited the impact of the economic crisis on pregnant mothers, children, migrant women workers, orphans, school dropouts, child labour and drug addiction, and proposed inter-ministerial and 2026 Budget measures including clinics, vocational training and improved transport. He also referred to funding for the Urban Regeneration Programme and “Water for All,” especially in districts such as Anuradhapura, and commented on the passage of the Former Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill and the voting behaviour of Opposition Members. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Women & ChildrenInfrastructurePublic Finance Read →
5 August 2025 AI summary Kanthasamy Prabu addressed the pending approval of the Koralaipattu Central Divisional Secretariat in Batticaloa, noting that it and Kiran (Koralaipattu South) were created in 2002 following Panambalana Commission recommendations but remain unapproved. He said the proposed Koralaipattu Central division involved 11 Grama Niladhari divisions drawn from neighbouring areas and had been discussed since 1999, including in a 2013 parliamentary committee. He urged that approvals be granted while consulting both communities and preserving ethnic harmony, warning against ethnically driven administrative decisions. Adjournment Debate: Koralaipattu Central Divisional Secretariat in Batticaloa Parliamentary ProcedureEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
23 July 2025 AI summary Hon. Kanthasamy Prabu supported the amendments to the Companies Act, No. 07 of 2007, stating that they would address gaps on beneficial ownership information and strengthen anti-corruption, anti-money-laundering, and counter-terrorism financing compliance. He linked the need for reform to past economic mismanagement and corruption, including the Central Bank bond scam, and said the current administration was pursuing investigations and institutional independence. He also emphasized the need to protect and formalize companies, particularly in the North and East, and said the Government would fund and conduct a fair investigation into the Chemmani mass graves. Debate: Companies (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading Corruption & Governance ReformPublic FinanceJustice & Human Rights Read →