Sitting of Thursday, 9 October 2025
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 22973 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Opening Opening and Announcements 8 speeches
- 2 Oral question Oral Question 1: Oil Tanks and Pipeline in Kankesanthurai (Cement Corporation) 21 speeches
- 3 Oral question Oral Question 2: Hospitals in Galle District 22 speeches
- 4 Oral question Oral Question 3: Telecommunication Towers in Mahaweli System C 6 speeches
- 5 Oral question Oral Question 4: Special Schools and Standing Order 27(2) Questions 9 speeches
- 6 Debate Ministry Statements and Clarifications on Independent Commissions and Provincial Council Elections 45 speeches
- 7 Procedural Procedural: Bills Presented and Privilege Matter Motion 4 speeches
- 8 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Implementation of Manifesto "A Thriving Nation, A Beautiful Life" - Opening Speeches 14 speeches
- The Hon. (Dr.) Upali Pannilage - Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment JJB
AI summary The Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment moved that Parliament adjourn. The motion was then proposed to the House.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - Mr. Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB
AI summary The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha moved an adjournment motion alleging that the Government has failed to implement key pledges in the National People’s Power manifesto, including tax relief, VAT removal, salary increases, constitutional reform, Provincial Council Elections, and a strengthened production economy. He argued that the Government instead implemented IMF conditions that increased taxes and burdens on households, citing World Bank poverty figures, rising malnutrition, unresolved public sector salary issues, and increased debt servicing through a supplementary estimate. He also criticized electricity tariff increases, lack of new investment zones, and weak industrial and investment activity, and called on the Government to implement its manifesto commitments.
- The Hon. Vijitha Herath JJB
AI summary Vijitha Herath asked a brief rhetorical question about whether even the “siyambala” (tamarind) had not been brought. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or legislative matter was raised in the excerpt.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB
AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha criticized the Government for focusing on public shows, festivals, and other distractions instead of delivering substantive results. He referred to a comment by Nalin Hewage characterizing the Government’s activities as “weekly circuses.”
Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech → - The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB
AI summary Amila Prasad seconded the Motion alleging failure to fulfill government promises, questioning the absence of audited reports and recovery action on alleged corruption, fraud and waste in key ministries. He argued that Provincial Council Elections, promised within a year, were being delayed through renewed discussions on delimitation and electoral systems, and urged the Government to revert to the previous system and hold elections promptly. He also questioned unmet commitments on fuel price reductions, tax removal, rice price stabilization through SATHOSA, and concrete measures to reduce electricity tariffs.
- Hon. Amila Prasad SJB
AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad questioned the Government’s failure to reduce electricity tariffs, food prices and fuel prices despite claims of curbing corruption and waste, arguing that key policy promises had not been fulfilled. He accused the Government of continuing political appointments in the CID, ministry secretary posts and the foreign service, despite earlier pledges to end such practices. He also raised concerns over tender procedures, calling for an online tender system and citing alleged irregularities in digitalization projects, paddy-to-rice processing, and proposed bus procurement linked to the Metro Bus initiative, including the bypassing of Lanka Ashok Leyland despite the State’s shareholding.
- The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB
AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad raised concerns that certain vacancies remain unfilled and questioned the performance of state enterprises. He cited reported declines in profits and dividends of institutions under the President during the first six months of the year and referred to remarks made by a Deputy Minister alleging mismanagement of state enterprises.
- The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. Amila Prasad SJB
AI summary Hon. Amila Prasad questioned the decline in profits and dividends of institutions under the President, linking it to broader concerns about the management of state enterprises, including the removal of Ashok Leyland and alleged tender fraud. He said the Opposition raises such issues as part of its public mandate, despite anticipated criticism or attacks through political and social media channels.
- The Hon. Deputy Speaker procedural
- The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB
AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the Government’s first-year priorities were shaped by the need to stabilize a stalled economy, restore public and investor confidence, and begin implementing the policy framework “A Prosperous Country - A Beautiful Life.” She highlighted the peaceful conduct of three elections, the functioning of independent commissions, and the establishment or revival of bodies such as the National Commission for Women and the Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO as evidence of strengthened democracy. Referring to the Education Ministry, she said policy implementation is focused on reducing inequalities in schools, easing burdens on children, teachers and parents, and expanding higher education.
- 9 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Government and Opposition Speeches 22 speeches
- 10 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Multiple Speakers 25 speeches
- 11 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion 34 speeches
- 12 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Final Speeches 8 speeches
- 13 Oral question Questions on Advisers and Personal Staff of Ministers 6 speeches