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- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka SJB AI summary Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka urged that the programme under discussion be continued with a clear plan, consistent workflow, and a proper legal framework, noting apparent contradictions in its legal basis. He argued that its credibility depends on addressing waste and corruption in public service and politics, including through transparency over reported expenditure of about Rs. 7 million on the launch ceremony. He also called on the Government to set an example internally, referring to allegations that some ruling party politicians had presented false educational qualifications during the last General Election. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary Minister Dammika Patabendi said Clean Sri Lanka is a central NPP Government programme built on environmental, social and ethical development, not merely a sanitation or environmental campaign. He outlined plans for safer roads, public sanitation, food safety, disability-friendly cities, low-noise zones, anti-corruption enforcement, behavioural change, and ecological restoration, implemented through a Presidential Task Force and State administrative structures down to village level. He argued that the programme reflects the public mandate received at the recent elections and is intended to mobilize the State, civil society, volunteers and citizens toward social reform and environmental protection. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Chithral Fernando, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chithral Fernando said criticism of the Clean Sri Lanka programme should be treated as constructive and not as hostility to the country. He argued that while the programme’s name or inspiration is not important, its implementation lacks clarity, particularly regarding timelines, coordination, and the role and remuneration of Task Force members described as volunteers. He called for accountability over any public expenditure, clearer planning, and consistency in Government messaging. He also urged the Government to apply the programme’s stated goal of changing political culture within its own ranks, citing the former Speaker’s issue as an example. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha JJB AI summary Hon. Manoj Rajapaksha defended the Clean Sri Lanka Project as a flagship programme of the Government aimed at addressing corruption, institutional decay, and social and economic deterioration across sectors. He said the Government had a national mandate across communities to rebuild the country and was proceeding through a planned process involving State institutions, village communities and volunteers, with January focused on awareness. He rejected Opposition criticism that the Government lacked vision or had delivered nothing, and cited forthcoming village-level measures from February to address wild elephant and monkey damage to cultivation, including in Kegalle, as part of the project’s wider objectives. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary The Hon. Imran Maharoof questioned the clarity and implementation of the Clean Sri Lanka programme, arguing that it should address systemic issues such as corruption in the health sector rather than symbolic or poorly understood actions. He raised concerns about the absence of Tamil-speaking members on the appointed committee and questioned transfer practices in the Eastern Province, particularly the representation of Tamil and Muslim officers. He also criticized the Government for discussing issues such as allowances and security for former Presidents at public rallies rather than through Cabinet or Parliament, urging it to use its majority and institutional control to address public problems directly. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera defended the Government’s “Clean Sri Lanka” programme as part of its broader agenda of digitization, poverty eradication, and changing political culture under President Anura Dissanayake. He argued that the Opposition was misrepresenting the programme and was responsible for past damage to agriculture, public institutions, and governance standards. He cited a coastal clean-up initiative in Galle District as evidence of public participation and said the Government would continue efforts to rebuild the economy and promote a “beautiful Sri Lanka.” Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper said the Clean Sri Lanka concept was acceptable in principle but questioned the legality and administrative basis for implementation through a Presidential Task Force when many functions fall under local authorities and provincial councils. He raised practical public sanitation issues, including inadequate train toilet facilities, and urged attention to implementation details. He also called for urgent intervention in flooding affecting the Kalmunai–Oluvil area in Ampara, citing breaches and canal obstructions threatening agriculture, and requested immediate support from the Presidential Secretariat and district coordination bodies. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj - Minister of Women and Child Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister said the Clean Sri Lanka Project is part of the Government’s mandate to reform political culture and public administration, rejecting Opposition claims that the programme or the Government would fail. She cited recent measures including debt servicing, economic stabilization, increased Aswasuma benefits, fertilizer subsidies, pension increases, schoolbook support, and reduced ministerial expenditure as evidence of progress. She also referred to stronger excise revenue collection and enforcement against tax defaulters, arguing that the Government would continue efforts to curb waste, corruption, and divisive political campaigns. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara urged that the Clean Sri Lanka programme include public education on hygienic toilet use, especially for children, and practical measures to maintain clean, dry facilities and repair minor defects. He said the initiative should go beyond addressing theft and corruption by presenting a concept paper, assigning duties to officials and Local Authorities, and implementing a comprehensive national cleaning plan. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara said the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme lacked a clear concept paper, implementation plan, institutional responsibilities and terms of reference, despite being debated for two days. He compared it with Singapore’s “Keep Singapore Clean” initiative, arguing that successful programmes require defined actions, public participation, infrastructure and enforcement mechanisms. While expressing strong support for the objective, he criticised inconsistent interpretations of the programme by police, MPs and officials, and urged the Government to present a proper plan before implementation. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary The Minister defended the Government’s Clean Sri Lanka programme as a structured national initiative to transform the country’s political and social system, citing the establishment of a Presidential Task Force, district and local committees, office facilities and funding since its launch on 1 January. He rejected Opposition claims that the programme lacked a plan and argued that systemic change required lawful action against corruption and abuse rather than merely changing political leaders. He also referred to alleged past misconduct, including the Badulla school principal incident and financial irregularities involving Eppawala phosphate exports, stating that related files had been referred for investigation and that decisions would be taken according to law. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa said that, regardless of which party is in government, Sri Lanka’s state institutions must be protected, including the Tri-Forces, Police, Police Commission and Independent Commissions. He urged the Prime Minister to issue clear guidelines, terms of reference and regulations to state institutions for the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, and to evaluate whether its objectives are being met. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa criticized the implementation of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, arguing that it lacks clear objectives, guidelines and a formal TOR for officials and Members. He urged the Government to model it on structured international programmes such as “Clean India,” “America the Beautiful” and “Clean and Green Singapore,” beginning with Parliamentarians and extending through schools, universities and vocational institutes. He also warned against using the programme for political purposes, including the intimidation or suppression of the Opposition. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa urged the Minister in charge of Police to address governance and law enforcement issues substantively rather than limiting them to election rhetoric, referencing the Minister’s past role in anti-corruption investigations under the good governance Government. He said the Opposition had a responsibility to question the Government on public concerns and denied making personal accusations, while criticizing what he described as anger and hostility in response to scrutiny. He also referred to the Government’s “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, arguing that it should begin with changes in political conduct and attitudes. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Hon. Namal Rajapaksa argued that when Opposition Members raise public concerns in Parliament, they should be heard without interruption or politicization. He referred to issues involving the Sri Lanka Police and cautioned against turning parliamentary proceedings into a forum for political revenge, contrasting this with what he characterized as the conduct of an anti-corruption commission. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake, as Minister in charge of Transport, challenged the assertion that making a payment would resolve the matter under discussion. He asked the Member to identify who had provided that information. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa questioned whether the Government, its 159 Members, and implementing agencies have a clear common understanding, Terms of Reference, and guidelines for the Clean Sri Lanka programme. He argued that similar initiatives under previous governments were criticized and later discontinued after changes of government, and called for a permanent, consistent process. He also criticized enforcement actions on vehicle accessories, asking whether safety concerns are genuinely addressed if violations are resolved through payment under the Motor Traffic Act, and urged clearer instructions to relevant officials. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government is committed to restoring the rule of law and ending past practices of arbitrary use of power, abductions, and killings, citing cases such as Eknaligoda, Richard de Zoysa, Lasantha Wickrematunge, and the Trincomalee student killings. Responding to Hon. Mano Ganesan, she described “Clean Sri Lanka” as the political change of ending impunity and ensuring Ministers and MPs act within the law and Constitution. She urged Members who claim to support change and the country’s welfare to demonstrate it through their conduct in Parliament. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya defended the Government’s Clean Sri Lanka programme as a participatory initiative aimed at ethical, environmental and social responsibility, arguing that national transformation requires public consent, dialogue and voluntary involvement rather than top-down action. She said citizens, philanthropists and businesspeople had already contributed voluntarily, and contrasted this with what she described as the previous political culture’s misuse of public and private actors for personal gain. She also criticised the Opposition for lacking substance and consistency, and said the Government was changing political culture by enabling independent public officials, strengthening the rule of law, and ending political interference in areas such as teacher appointments. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake rejected allegations made against the Governor of the Western Province, stating that he was appointed as a respected public figure and not for party affiliation or government business interests. He urged Members to act responsibly when referring to public officials who are not present in the House and to rely on evidence rather than hearsay. He also responded to remarks on Clean Sri Lanka expenditure, saying any claims or bills could be presented and noting that some activities may have been carried out without government spending. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →