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. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake argued that drug traffickers and underworld figures should be dealt with harshly, citing the Philippines as an example, and said “Clean Sri Lanka” must also address corrupt or unsuitable public officials, including recent appointments in the Uva Provincial Council. He urged the Government to ensure proper appointments and said the Opposition’s role is to expose such matters in Parliament. He also defended former Presidents’ entitlements and security arrangements, criticised attacks on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and on former leaders such as Mahinda Rajapaksa and Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, and called on the Government and the President to act with greater decorum and responsibility. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake said Customs trade unions had begun action after 270 containers were allegedly released without inspection, and tabled the unions’ letter to the Director-General of Customs, raising concerns about possible contents and revenue loss. He reiterated allegations about expenditure on the Clean Sri Lanka launch, claiming his intervention reduced the cost from Rs. 7 million to Rs. 900,000, and questioned who funded related Christmas lighting, drone shows and entertainment. While stating that Clean Sri Lanka was a positive initiative, he argued that it should first address shootings, homicides, the underworld and drug trafficking before focusing on waste management. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha defended the Clean Sri Lanka programme against Opposition claims that it is unclear, arguing that any ambiguity should be clarified while proceeding with its broader social, economic and political reform aims. He linked the programme to the Government’s electoral mandate, saying it seeks to address economic collapse, social problems, corruption of political culture and public discontent inherited from previous administrations. He also cited recent peaceful elections and restraint in the use of official privileges as evidence of a changed political culture, and rejected Opposition criticism on issues such as rice and paddy as politically motivated. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. Harsha de Silva urged the Government to define “Clean Sri Lanka” as including action against corruption and called for implementation of the Committee on Public Finance’s 665-page report, including investigation of the visa issue. He said Opposition members had also avoided privileges and used unpaid volunteers in initiatives such as 1990 Suwaseriya, and expressed willingness to cooperate if the programme is properly implemented. He questioned the Government’s handling of electricity tariffs, alleging misleading claims about CEB losses despite large profits, and said PUCSL consultation showed greater tariff reductions were possible. He also called for transparent regulation of petroleum and water pricing through the PUCSL, with proper consultations to identify and correct errors. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva expressed support for the “Clean Sri Lanka” concept, including its environmental, social and moral objectives, while noting that the public currently perceives it mainly as an environmental cleanup and enforcement action affecting three-wheelers and buses. He questioned the Minister of Justice on whether a reported remand connected to the VFS transaction was accurate and whether it was carried out under the Clean Sri Lanka initiative. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Clean Sri Lanka was presented as a broad governance and cultural reform programme rather than a short-term street-cleaning initiative, with examples cited such as reduced presidential expenditure, fewer entourages and security arrangements, and ministers avoiding costly official residences. Ravindra Bandara said government members were not seeking bar permits, car permits or commissions, and argued that investigations into corruption were proceeding through commissions and the Attorney-General’s Department. He also referred to the Rs. 6,000 school-supplies payment for eligible students, including Samurdhi beneficiary families and children in smaller schools and care institutions, while saying beneficiary lists would be corrected. He urged the Opposition to offer constructive proposals and said the Government expected to continue its mandate and pursue local and provincial election victories. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Ravindra Bandara defended the Government’s Clean Sri Lanka programme, arguing that it should address conduct within Parliament as well as public sanitation, school facilities, transport behaviour, tourism needs, and social attitudes. He said the Government had implemented the PUCSL electricity tariff decision, was building 4,000 estate houses, would not issue bar permits through ministers, and was strengthening the Paddy Marketing Board by reviving abandoned storage facilities. He also cited increased fertilizer support, reduced medicine prices and lower cement prices as Government measures, while accusing previous administrations and opposition figures of creating or neglecting current problems. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan ITAK AI summary Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan expressed support for the Clean Sri Lanka initiative, provided it is implemented practically to address not only environmental cleanliness but also corruption, crime, communalism, discriminatory laws, and divisive politics. He called for guaranteed prices for farmers, flood relief and repairs to damaged infrastructure in the North and East, including the Kiran Bridge and the Vakarai–Kattumurippu and Mandur–Moongilaru roads. He also requested action for depositors affected by The Finance Company closure, employment opportunities for Bachelor of Education graduates, and permanent appointments for field mosquito eradication assistants. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law – Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said the Clean Sri Lanka programme is intended as a long-term national effort, not merely an environmental campaign, and that the Government is conducting a month-long awareness programme through the Presidential Task Force to change public attitudes and practices. He argued that the new Government, in office for only two months, has begun by reducing waste and political privilege, allowing public institutions to function without interference, and implementing measures such as fertilizer assistance, fisheries fuel relief, and electricity tariff reductions based on PUCSL recommendations. He also referred to alleged political corruption involving payments for parliamentary seats and said such matters should be investigated if complainants come forward, presenting anti-bribery and institutional integrity as part of the Clean Sri Lanka agenda. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha urged the Government to act on alleged corruption and profiteering, citing a medicine reportedly reduced from Rs. 76,000 to Rs. 370 and the delayed tabling of the bar licence list promised within 48 hours. He said the Government, with its parliamentary majority, should stop blaming past administrations and directly address any “mafia” or wrongdoing. He also raised concerns about alleged manipulation within the Ceylon Electricity Board, particularly system-control practices and the influence of union figures, comparing it to the former diesel mafia. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha questioned the Government’s vision, scope and funding mechanism for the Clean Sri Lanka programme, stating that officials and the public appear to lack a common understanding of its activities and objectives. He asked for a clear activity list and raised concerns about practical implementation, including waste disposal after clean-up activities and enforcement against vehicle accessories. He argued that the programme should address issues he described as political and economic “mafias,” including liquor licence allocations, trade agreements such as ETCA and the Singapore agreement, the rice market, electricity tariffs, and the pharmaceutical sector. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Muneer Mulaffer JJB AI summary Hon. Muneer Mulaffer seconded the Adjournment Motion on the Clean Sri Lanka programme, arguing that it is a broad national initiative for social, environmental and moral renewal rather than a limited effort targeting vehicle decorations or particular sectors. He rejected claims that the programme is anti-people or aimed at suppressing the media, and said the Government seeks to unite all communities and justify the public trust placed in it. He called for participation beyond race, religion, language and party divisions to support the programme’s stated aim of a “prosperous country” and a “beautiful life.” Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana highlighted deaths and economic losses caused by human-elephant conflict, dengue, floods, landslides and other climate-related hazards, citing Sri Lanka’s ranking in the Global Climate Risk Index and annual disaster losses exceeding USD 300 million. He defended the Clean Sri Lanka programme as a response to these challenges and rejected claims that its launch cost over Rs. 7 million, stating the committed amount was about Rs. 900,000. He urged Opposition Members and the wider public, including private entities, state institutions, volunteers, expatriates and experts, to support the programme, noting that rupee and dollar accounts had been opened for contributions. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB AI summary Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana moved an Adjournment Motion calling for Parliament, the public sector, private sector, and citizens to support the Clean Sri Lanka Programme launched by the President on 1 January 2025 under the vision “A Beautiful Island – A Joyful People.” He said the programme is a key non-economic initiative within the Government’s policy agenda, intended to promote social, environmental, and ethical transformation alongside economic reforms. He argued that the Tenth Parliament has a historic responsibility, across party and community lines, to address hardship, change negative perceptions of Sri Lanka, and build a more disciplined, compassionate, and environmentally conscious society. Adjournment Debate: Clean Sri Lanka Programme Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna JJB AI summary The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna raised concerns over alleged large-scale fraud in sand mining and sales by CPL, despite recorded tender-based sand income of Rs. 132.8 million from 2021 to 2023. He cited audit findings and inquiries indicating a Rs. 746.6 million loss at Mukkutoduwawa and a further estimated Rs. 400 million loss from unauthorized excess mining at Palai estate. He stated that investigations are ongoing and alleged involvement of prominent politicians and contractors. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan questioned the Minister on sand sales by CPL, asking whether the authorized project had succeeded and whether any fraud had occurred. He also sought clarification on whether replanting was carried out as planned or whether the projects had been diverted. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman asked the Minister to urgently intervene in the Maligawatta Housing Scheme, where he said a residents’ car park in the Ramya area had been leased to a private party between 2020 and 2024 and was being used for warehouse construction. He said the scheme’s courtyards, trees, play areas, and car parks were intended for residents, and also raised concern that the Araliya Uyana playground may be leased. He requested action to protect these spaces and restore the car parks for residents’ use. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake challenged the Government to clarify its policy on loss-making State-Owned Enterprises in the context of the IMF Agreement. He asked whether entities such as SriLankan Airlines would be commercialized or privatized, or whether the Government would retain them and continue absorbing their losses. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 21 January 2025 Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma stated that past ministerial mismanagement of relevant entities had been observed. He noted that the answer provided covers details relating to 90 entities over a 15-year period. Oral Questions (Multiple Questions) Read →
- 9 January 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala said the Government should stop blaming past administrations and use its large mandate to address current hardships, particularly food insecurity, high rice prices, fuel taxes, electricity bills, public sector salary delays, and retirees’ deposit interest. He urged the Government to fulfil election promises, including reducing living costs and prosecuting corruption cases by correcting technical defects and refiling withdrawn indictments. He also questioned actions against audio equipment in three-wheelers and buses, warned against restoring taxes on essential food items, and called for urgent action on passport appointment delays to support foreign employment, study, remittances, and reserves. Adjournment Debate: Government Performance and Commodity Prices Read →