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- 20 March 2026 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara argued that Sri Lanka’s current energy and gas shortages were caused not only by the war but also by earlier government mismanagement, citing gas price increases, queues, coal procurement allegations, and the need to burn large volumes of diesel for power generation. He questioned why the Power Minister remains in office despite corruption allegations and criticized assigning him responsibility for the oil crisis. He also objected to Parliament being adjourned during the crisis, saying it limited scrutiny, and asked what measures the Government would take on rising fertilizer prices affecting farmers and on fuel supply after earlier assurances that there was no crisis. Adjournment Debate (Continuation): Effects of Current Global Situation on Our Economy Read →
- 20 March 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara criticized the Government for lacking a coherent foreign policy amid rising US–China–India competition and the Iran-Israel conflict, urging solidarity with Iran and earlier action to manage fuel and energy security risks. He questioned fuel stock management, called for exporters to be allowed to maintain operational fuel reserves, and proposed using regional instability to attract tourism, logistics investment, and coconut-sector development, including a Ceylon Chamber of Coconut Industries. He also raised concerns over judicial independence, politicization of prosecutions, the Krish transaction case, and allegations involving the Bribery Commission’s Director-General, calling for transparency, due process, and equal standards in anti-corruption action. Adjournment Debate (Continuation): Effects of Current Global Situation on Our Economy Read →
- 20 March 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam challenged the Government’s response on wartime disappearances, arguing that official figures are far below estimates cited by Tamil communities and international organizations, and questioned why internationally recognized DNA testing has not been permitted for remains from sites such as Chemmani. He said victims reject domestic mechanisms and criticized the Government’s emphasis on reparations, welfare, and the Office on Missing Persons without addressing justice, accountability, or a judicial process. He asked whether the Government is categorically opposed to any international accountability mechanism and, if it proceeds domestically, where alleged perpetrators would be tried. Oral Question: Accountability for Disappeared Persons and UNHRC Engagement Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary The Minister said the Government has ensured priority fuel supplies for fishers, farmers and other essential activities, including kerosene and petrol during the fishing and paddy harvesting seasons. He argued that current fuel pressures stem from global war-related disruptions rather than domestic mismanagement, while contrasting this with the 2022 economic crisis, which he attributed to the previous rulers. He cited economic recovery indicators, including GDP growth, sectoral growth and increased fisheries earnings, and accused the Opposition of using the adjournment motion to revisit past issues rather than offer constructive proposals. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 Hon. (Dr.) Ms. Kaushalya Ariyarathne - Deputy Minister of Mass Media JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Kaushalya Ariyarathne argued that the current fuel and energy pressures arise from a global oil supply chain shock, not the bankruptcy and purchasing-power crisis seen in 2022, and said the Government is seeking to minimize public hardship while preserving macroeconomic stability. She cited 2025 reserve, deficit and growth improvements and said four committees are monitoring energy security, public services, supply chains and vulnerable groups alongside the Economic Stabilization Committee. She urged mainstream and social media to report only verified, attributable information, warning that anonymous speculation and fake news about power cuts, fuel tankers or political incidents could create panic and damage confidence. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri alleged that coal procurement and the release of 323 containers involved proven fraud and corruption, and defended the Committee on Public Enterprises Chair against attacks by the NPP. He argued that the Opposition’s no-confidence motion against the Minister of Power over the coal issue would likely be defeated by the Government’s majority, but said it would expose MPs who support the Minister despite the allegations. He also defended the SJB’s leadership and capacity to govern, rejected accusations of corruption against SJB members, and stated that the party would not seek power through unrest or crisis. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri disputed government claims that there was no crisis, citing fuel, tourism, price increases during the New Year period, and uncertainty affecting areas such as Ella. He urged relief measures for hoteliers and three-wheeler drivers with loans, and questioned whether current policies matched earlier promises on socialism, education privatization, state enterprises, the IMF, and relations with India. He also criticized the JVP and government members for alleged inconsistencies between their conduct in Opposition and their positions in government, stating that the public would judge these changes. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda raised a point of order regarding an affidavit said to have been filed in the Magistrate’s Court concerning former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena. He stated that the affidavit alleges the Bribery Commission pressured Chandrasena to name former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and MP Namal Rajapaksa, and tabled a copy in the House. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Mujibur Rahuman moved an Adjournment Motion calling on the Government to present a roadmap to maintain normal life amid global conflict-related economic pressures affecting fuel, tourism, exports and remittances, especially during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. He criticized the Government’s delayed response to emerging Middle East tensions and fuel supply risks, alleged that fuel stocks bought at old prices were being sold at higher prices, and urged immediate pump-price relief and a fuel availability app. He also questioned foreign policy handling, warned against blaming future power cuts on the war, and demanded accountability over alleged coal procurement losses, including that the relevant Minister step aside pending investigations. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda criticized the Government for relying on QR and odd-even fuel management systems it had previously opposed, and said implementation remained inadequate despite an existing template. He called for improved fuel allocations for three-wheelers, agriculture, logistics, tourism, fisheries and generators, and urged delivery of the promised April 2025 goods basket if funds are available. He condemned an incident involving a German national berating nurses at Karapitiya and requested diplomatic action, while also raising concerns about reported Army-linked commercial activities and accounts allegedly removed from Auditor General scrutiny, calling for oversight and rectification. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act Regulations Approval Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra supported the Regulations under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, describing them as technical adjustments, including changes to permitted building heights, needed to make the project viable. He said past large-scale projects had suffered from poor planning, corruption, and inadequate returns, and argued that the current Government has a responsibility to correct deficiencies rather than abandon such projects. He highlighted efforts to create an investor-friendly “Single Window” system covering institutions such as the BOI and Port City Commission, and said allegations of corruption or underperformance in projects such as the Norochcholai coal plant would be handled through institutional mechanisms including COPE. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act Regulations Approval Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary The Minister presented the second amendment to the Colombo Port City Development Regulations under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act for Parliamentary approval, stating that it seeks to facilitate investment through rule-based land-use reallocations while keeping the total land extent unchanged. He outlined changes to land-use categories, public utilities, open spaces, transport facilities and service-use limits, with conditions to protect traffic circulation, internal mobility and external impacts. He linked the regulations to broader efforts to raise economic growth and investor confidence, citing forthcoming or ongoing legislation on public-private partnerships, investment protection and promotion, SOE reform, insolvency, and AML/CFT compliance. Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act Regulations Approval Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. T.B. Sarath JJB AI summary Houses were reportedly allocated in some areas during the 2015–2019 period based on political affiliations, and some recipients have since sold them without approval. A Cabinet Sub-Committee has been appointed to investigate alleged irregularities, corruption, and fraud in those housing allocations, with further details to be provided after its report is received. Oral Question: Housing Projects in Ihalagama, Kadiyangalla and Manewa GN Divisions (Q.1783/2025) Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Thilina Samarakoon JJB AI summary Thilina Samarakoon questioned the Deputy Minister on alleged mismanagement in housing projects, claiming that some units had been allocated to political associates or people with financial means and that some had already been sold. He asked whether the Ministry or the National Housing Development Authority had granted approval for the sale of those houses. Oral Question: Housing Projects in Ihalagama, Kadiyangalla and Manewa GN Divisions (Q.1783/2025) Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB AI summary Prof. Abayarathna stated that the Government does not consider it necessary to divide the Muthur Pradeshiya Sabha because the relevant criteria are not based solely on population. He noted that several other Pradeshiya Sabhas, including Homagama, Mahara, Katana, Wattala, Seethawaka and Kotikawatta-Mulleriyawa, have large populations, and using population alone would require many councils to be split. Oral Question: Demarcation of Local Authority Areas and Wards: Trincomalee District (Q.1558/2025) Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof raised concerns about the allocation of members and wards in local authorities in the Trincomalee District, noting disparities where some areas have large voter populations but relatively few elected ward members. He asked whether the Government would divide the Muthur Pradeshiya Sabha into two and whether it plans to increase the number of wards in high-population areas such as Kinniya Urban Council. Oral Question: Demarcation of Local Authority Areas and Wards: Trincomalee District (Q.1558/2025) Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth questioned why restrictions on Muslim religious rights and institutions continue in the aftermath of the Zaharan incident. He raised concerns that Qur’an translations remain unreleased, madrasas and mosques on State lands are being asked to obtain leases while other religious institutions receive grants, and routine administrative processes such as registration updates, grading, and name or address changes have been halted. Oral Question: Arabic Colleges: Upgrading (Q.1551/2025) Read →
- 19 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala stated that the project has been under study since around 2016 and noted confusion among the agencies involved. He requested clarification from the Ministry on its operational plan and on which agency is responsible for implementation. Oral Question: Proposed Vee-Oya Project: Details (Q.1544/2025) Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning JJB AI summary The Minister supported the proposal to determine improved remuneration and service conditions for CIABOC officers, arguing that stronger staffing, resources, and legal capacity are necessary to combat technologically complex corruption and wider corruption networks. He said the Government proposes revised pay scales for senior CIABOC positions and an enhanced “anti-corruption risk allowance,” developed with the Management Services Department and Ministry of Finance to attract and retain specialized forensic, investigative, and prosecutorial personnel. He also noted that current fuel supply constraints were due to external logistics rather than domestic fiscal issues, and requested prudent public consumption while the Government manages stocks. Continuation of Debate: CIABOC Remuneration and Service Conditions Read →
- 17 March 2026 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister supported avoiding Pradeshiya and District Development Committee meetings on parliamentary sitting days except in emergencies with Members’ consent. He said the Government was strengthening CIABOC under the Anti-Corruption Act by addressing staff, premises, court capacity and risk allowance needs, and noted that older corruption complaints were now progressing. He also justified the temporary holiday and suspension of one sitting day as fuel-conservation measures amid the Iran conflict and possible disruption to global oil supplies, stating that urgent procurement of fuel, gas and coal had been authorized with Procurement Commission approval. He said the Government would prioritize fuel for agriculture, essential services and food production during the external shock. Continuation of Debate: CIABOC Remuneration and Service Conditions Read →