Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran, M.P.

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK)· Digamadulla

Profession: Businessman

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Speeches 47 #99 of 225·#6 in party

Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

47 speeches

21 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran urged the Government to use presidential authority and legal or administrative measures to prevent the reopening of a liquor outlet in a residential area, citing harm to residents and students and public disappointment despite support given to the ruling party. He also raised the alleged forcible takeover by the Sri Lanka Army of Aalaiyadivembu Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society properties, stating that they were long-held cooperative assets used for paddy processing, rice distribution and employment. He requested that the properties be returned to the cooperative, referring to earlier Defence Ministry and Army instructions to restore them, and called for protection of farmers’ interests and lost livelihoods. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme AgricultureLand & HousingLaw & Order Read →
21 January 2025 AI summary The member supported the Clean Sri Lanka initiative but raised objections to a proposed liquor outlet in Periya Neelavanai, citing a protest by more than 500 residents at the Kalmunai North Divisional Secretariat. He said the outlet had previously been closed after public opposition and that moves by 660816 Beverages Company Limited to reopen it would harm schoolchildren and daily wage earners. He urged the Government to uphold its pledge to cancel new liquor licences and take legal steps to prevent the shop from opening. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme EducationLaw & OrderCost of Living Read →
8 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran alleged serious misconduct by officers at the Periyanilavanai Police Station, including assault, obscene abuse, and acts amounting to sexual violence against a woman who had gone to lodge a complaint with her brothers. He condemned the incident in the context of the Government’s “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative and urged the Minister to take appropriate action against the officers responsible. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Law & OrderJustice & Human RightsWomen & Children Read →
7 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran said the 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position showed mixed economic indicators and argued that Sri Lanka needs a stronger economic policy, better investment planning, and improved management of scarce resources. He criticized the continued importation of rice despite agricultural potential and urged greater use of technology, land, marine resources, and reported seabed mineral deposits identified under the International Seabed Authority process. He also raised the impact of human-elephant conflict on farmers in Ampara, calling for more Wildlife Department staff and properly maintained elephant fences in specified affected villages. Adjournment Debate: 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report EnvironmentAgriculturePublic Finance Read →
17 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran used the debate on the Rs. 6,500 million Supplementary Estimate to call for non-discriminatory education funding for hardship and extreme hardship schools, particularly in Ampara District, where disaster damage, poor access roads, lack of transport, and shortages of school supplies are affecting students. He requested repairs to school approach roads, improved SLTB bus services, equipment for affected schools, and equal distribution of uniforms and supplies. He also questioned why a Divisional Development Committee Chairman has not been appointed for Kalmunai North despite its longstanding arrangements, population, GN divisions, and administrative capacity, and urged the Government to rectify the issue. He further raised shortages at the Thirukkovil Base Hospital, including inadequate doctors, no consultants, and lack of buildings for available equipment, and asked the Health Minister and officials to visit and urgently provide facilities to prevent further deaths. Debate: Supplementary Sum for School Stationery Allowance (Head 102, Programme 01) EducationInfrastructureHealthcare Read →
4 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran raised concerns about severe rain and flood impacts in Ampara District, particularly the 10-day interruption of drinking water supply in Karaitivu and slow repairs by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. He urged the Prime Minister, relevant Minister, and disaster management authorities to restore water supply immediately, warning of possible public protests if the issue continues. He also called for urgent relief for flood-damaged paddy fields in Alayadivembu, Thirukkovil, Karaitivu and Navithanveli, and requested the construction of proper drainage canals in Alayadivembu to prevent recurring flood damage. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) InfrastructureEnvironmentPublic Finance Read →
4 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Kaveenthiran Kodeeswaran congratulated the new Government and welcomed the President’s commitment to a country free of racism and extremism, but expressed concern that the President’s address did not set out a solution to the ethnic issue affecting Tamil people. He requested full powers for the Kalmunai North Divisional Secretariat, including permanent administrative appointments, and proposed new Divisional Secretariats centred on Komari and Malwatte to improve access to public services. He also called for a new Education Zone for Tamil schools around Kalmunai and urged the Government to immediately halt ilmenite sand mining activity in Thirukkovil, citing risks to local communities, resources and ancestral lands. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate EnvironmentEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionEducation Read →