Topic
Corruption & Governance Reform
2,708 speeches · 349 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 91 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 86 |
| 3 | Hon. Mujibur Rahman, M.P. SJB | 80 |
| 4 | Hon. Ajith P. Perera, M.P. SJB | 70 |
| 5 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 68 |
| 6 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 68 |
| 7 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 67 |
| 8 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 65 |
| 9 | Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, M.P. NDF | 64 |
| 10 | Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe, M.P. JJB | 64 |
Speeches
2,708 on this topic- 10 April 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB 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) Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. P. Ruwan Senarath - Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that decisions regarding the multipurpose conference hall were not racially motivated and noted that an audit query in 2023 had raised several issues. He said the land status must first be surveyed and verified with the District Secretary, after which the building could be vested in the Pradeshiya Sabha for maintenance and made accessible to all communities. Once the land is regularized, further action would be taken in consultation with district-level stakeholders. Private Notice Questions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 10 April 2026 The Hon. M.A.M. Thahir ACMC AI summary Hon. M.A.M. Thahir objected to a proposal to transfer a community centre built on mosque waqf land to a local authority, noting that it was constructed with Government funds in 2017 and 2023 and has been maintained by the mosque. He argued that the mosque had already arranged access for all communities and questioned why similar buildings managed by temples in Sinhala-majority areas were not treated the same way. He urged the Deputy Minister to ensure the centre is handed to the mosque for management in line with waqf law and communal harmony. Private Notice Questions and Procedural Matters Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Dr. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana warned that political power is temporary and should not be misused. He cautioned against treating authority as a permanent entitlement. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB AI summary Hon. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana criticized successive governments and security agencies for blaming each other over responsibility for the Easter Sunday attacks while justice for the victims remained unresolved. He referred to conflicting allegations involving the CID, military intelligence, the Yahapalana Government, the Rajapaksa administration, and Ibrahim Nawas, and said investigations had failed to identify the mastermind. He noted that he and other Opposition Members had taken the matter to the UN Human Rights Council and the Vatican, and tabled a CID letter dated 22 January 2026 stating that an investigation based on a complaint about Wimal Weerawansa’s claims could not proceed further. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe criticized the Opposition and Hon. Sajith Premadasa for bringing the motion on the Easter Sunday attacks while associating with figures he said were implicated politically or legally in related controversies, including Maithripala Sirisena and members of the Rajapaksa camp. He argued that the attacks followed a wider chain of communal falsehoods and political manipulation, citing allegations against Dr. Shafi and other anti-Muslim narratives. He questioned whether the Opposition could credibly seek justice for victims while failing, in his view, to respond to recent accusations made against Hon. Mujibur Rahuman and to acknowledge political mistakes. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy criticised the Government for failing to identify the alleged mastermind of the Easter Sunday attacks despite previous pledges, and accused it of using the issue for political purposes. He rejected claims linking SJB MP Mujibur Rahuman to the attacks, challenged statements about Pillayan, Sara Jasmin and Ibrahim, and asked what action the Government had taken on these matters. He said the SJB had supported proper investigations and security officials such as Shani Abeysekara and Ravi Seneviratne, while urging the Government not to politicize the victims and expressing objection to the title of Udaya Gammanpila’s book. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 Hon. (Attorney-at-Law) Sunil Watagala JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Watagala questioned the motives behind Udaya Gammanpila’s recent book on the Easter Sunday attacks, suggesting its timing and contents may be politically driven and potentially intended to influence or misdirect ongoing investigations and court proceedings. He argued that Gammanpila had remained silent during earlier inquiries, litigation and compensation processes, but was now attempting to present himself as exposing the “mastermind.” He referred to past political assassinations and unresolved cases to warn that partial disclosures and contradictory claims in the book and its foreword could obscure the truth rather than assist accountability. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala criticized recent publications and public claims concerning the Easter Sunday attacks, suggesting they were politically motivated and should not prejudice ongoing investigations. He said former CID officers, including Shani Abeysekara, were targeted after the previous government took office, citing transfers, travel restrictions and detention, and argued that proper investigation of the Vavunativu incident could have helped prevent the attacks. He stated that reports have been retrieved and given to the CID, trials are proceeding daily, and investigations are underway into ten individuals based on the Janaka de Silva Commission’s recommendations. He called on those alleging failures or political betrayal of national security to name the responsible officials and politicians, while affirming that investigations would continue on an evidence-based basis. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda questioned the Government’s progress on delivering justice for the Easter Sunday attacks, citing the President’s earlier pledge to identify the mastermind within a year. He alleged that investigations were being politically directed against former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay while ignoring allegations involving Ravi Seneviratne, Shani Abeysekera, State Minister Aruna Jayasekara, and National List MP Mohamed Ibrahim. He tabled Hon. Udaya Gammanpila’s book “Finding the Mastermind of the Easter Attack” and called for the removal of officials with alleged conflicts from the investigative process to ensure accountability for the real perpetrators. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa called for transparent, depoliticized investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks and related incidents, with assistance from Scotland Yard, the FBI and other international bodies. He raised a series of questions on the Vavunativu police killings, alleged intelligence links and investigative interference, communications involving Zahran and others, the Saindamarudu blast, “Sara Jasmine” DNA evidence, the Galanigama lorry incident, and foreign warnings before the attacks. He also sought clarification on findings of previous committees and the roles of officials, including the then Eastern Province Governor, and urged that all those involved be identified and given maximum punishment. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary The Leader of the Opposition moved an adjournment motion calling for all investigative reports on the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks to be made public and for justice to be pursued through independent, transparent processes, including assistance from agencies such as Scotland Yard and the FBI. He reiterated earlier demands for the identification and prosecution of the masterminds and raised a series of specific matters for inquiry, including the Vavunativu police killings, alleged intelligence links and obstructed investigations, the actions of Jameel before the attacks, the Saindamarudu blast, and the conflicting claims about “Sara Jasmine.” He said the purpose should be to establish the truth and secure accountability for victims, not to use investigations for political advantage or vendettas. Adjournment Debate: Easter Sunday Attack of 21 April 2019 Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri questioned why a company that was not registered by 18.08.2025 was allowed to proceed in a bidding process when the notice specified only registered companies could bid. He asked why other interested parties were not given the same opportunity to complete registration, alleging unequal treatment in the process. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised concerns during debate on defence regulations and the Emergency extension about coal procurement for the Lakvijaya Power Plant. Citing the National Audit Office’s Special Audit Report for 2025/2026, he said Trident Chemphar Limited had been awarded a 1.5 million metric ton coal contract despite allegedly being unregistered at the bid date and not having paid the required registration fee, while similar opportunities were denied to others. He also alleged that testing of an umpire sample was bypassed and warned against further emergency procurement of 300,000 metric tons from the same company, urging action based on the Auditor General’s findings. Debate on Regulations under Defence Acts and Extension of State of Emergency Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa alleged irregularities in coal procurement, stating that due to delayed vessel arrivals the Government was sourcing 300,000 metric tons from a supplier that had not previously met required specifications. He questioned why this decision was made and claimed that corruption in the process would impose costs on 7.5 million electricity consumers. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa questioned the Government’s handling of coal procurement and maintenance-related power outages, arguing that PUCSL data, plant performance, coal consumption, calorific value and ash content suggested inferior coal had been supplied, preventing full 900 MW output from the three coal units. He asked why the tender was awarded to Trident Chemphar Limited despite alleged incomplete registration, and why laboratory certificates from labs with expired accreditations were accepted. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna questioned why matters discussed at District Coordinating Committee meetings in Jaffna and Kilinochchi were not being allowed to be made public. He asked whether a Minister could restrict a Member of Parliament’s freedom to communicate such matters to the media. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised concerns about media freedom and transparency at District Coordinating Committee meetings, arguing that discussions on local development and official matters should reach the public. He alleged that Minister Ramalingam Chandraseker switched off his microphone when he spoke about corruption in Kilinochchi, and also referred to a prior suspension of his parliamentary media access following a complaint by Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, which he said was found to be wrongful by the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised questions under Standing Order 27(2) about the conduct of District and Divisional Coordinating Committee meetings in Jaffna and Kilinochchi, particularly their chairing by Minister Ramalingam Chandraseker and the participation of media. He alleged that corruption issues raised at these meetings in the Northern Province had not led to government action and questioned whether restrictions on opposition MPs’ speaking time and media access were legally justified. He asked whether elected MPs should chair such committees, whether decisions from the meetings had been implemented, and whether the Government would direct the release of full video records of the meetings. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →
- 9 April 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of Opposition SJB AI summary Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa objected to an alleged attempt to add new material on earlier coal procurements to a Special Audit Report already tabled and distributed in Parliament concerning Lanka Coal Company procurement for the Lakvijaya Power Plant for 2025/2026. Citing parliamentary practice and Articles 153 and 154 of the Constitution, he argued that doing so could undermine the Auditor General’s independence and infringe Members’ privileges. He proposed that earlier transactions be investigated separately and that a distinct Auditor General’s report with relevant annexures be submitted to Parliament. Second Round of Oral Questions and Ministerial Statements Read →