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- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Muneer Mulaffer - Deputy Minister of National Integration JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Muneer Mulaffer congratulated returning and newly elected Members and thanked voters, particularly in Gampaha District, noting the significance of his election as the district’s first Muslim male MP since Independence. Referring to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s policy statement, he argued that the national mandate reflected a desire for unity, reconciliation, and a prosperous country across regional, ethnic, and religious lines. He called on both Government and Opposition to reject ethnic chauvinism and extremist religious agitation, stating that such politics had caused severe human and economic damage and should not be used again to gain power. Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka questioned the credibility of the President’s Throne Speech, citing changes between campaign positions and subsequent government statements on fuel prices, electricity tariffs, IMF negotiations, and rice imports. He asked whether officials had misled the President on rice stocks or whether the Government’s position had changed, and raised concerns about alleged media intimidation and arrests of social media activists. He also urged the Government not to neglect law enforcement in the name of communal harmony, referring to intelligence warnings before the Easter attacks, and requested fair speaking time for his party’s Members while wishing the Government success. Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage JJB AI summary Ajantha Gammeddage, in his maiden speech, thanked the Matara District electorate for supporting the National People’s Power and electing six NPP Members, saying voters had rejected the previous political order. He endorsed President Anura Dissanayake’s policy statement as the Government’s roadmap and highlighted rural poverty and past governance failures in Matara. He argued that the Government must prioritize village-level programmes and support the rural production economy to deliver justice and improve living conditions. Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Arun Hemachandra - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra said the NPP-led Government had received a mandate to change longstanding political practices and pursue reforms across government. He identified foreign affairs and foreign employment as sectors affected by past irregularities, including diplomatic appointments, consular work, and malpractice, and said reforms would be led under Minister Vijitha Herath to make them people-oriented services. He also said the Government would uphold the rule of law, reject extremism, and protect national unity and public security, while seeking public and Opposition support for broader reforms. Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan welcomed the NPP’s democratic mandate and expressed willingness to cooperate on change, while drawing parallels between the JVP’s history of struggle and the Tamil people’s long struggle for rights. He criticized the President’s Throne Speech for omitting the national question and argued that the war and related borrowing contributed significantly to Sri Lanka’s debt crisis. He urged the Government, with its large parliamentary majority, to address the Tamil political question by learning from past failed or unimplemented agreements, including the Bandaranaike–Chelvanayakam Pact, Dudley–Chelvanayakam Pact, Indo–Lanka Accord, and previous peace talks. Debate: President's Policy Statement (Continuation with Maiden Speeches and Responses) Read →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary The Prime Minister moved that Parliament approve the President’s Statement of Government Policy presented on 21 November 2024, arguing that the recent electoral mandate rejected corruption, elite politics, ethno-nationalism, and abusive governance practices. She said the new Government would prioritize rule of law, public participation, transparency, evidence-based policymaking, and policy continuity to restore economic, social, and political stability. She also defended the composition of the Cabinet as scientifically structured, cost-conscious, and based on qualifications and competencies. Debate: President's Policy Statement Read →
- 21 November 2024 Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake AI summary President Anura Kumara Dissanayake described the recent Presidential and General Election mandate as a historic political shift, saying it represented support across provinces and communities rather than traditional regional, ethnic, or religious divisions. He thanked both supporters and acknowledged those who voted for other parties, emphasizing multi-party democracy and the Government’s duty to serve all citizens. He said the mandate creates an opportunity to strengthen national unity and pledged that the Government would not permit ethnic-based politics or religious extremism. Presidential Address to Parliament Read →
- 21 November 2024 The Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake AI summary President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the recent Presidential and General Elections marked a historic transfer of power to a new political camp with support across provinces and communities, creating an opportunity to build national unity beyond ethnic, religious, or regional politics. He pledged that the government would avoid one-party rule, uphold plural democracy, restore Parliament’s dignity and transparency, and strengthen public accountability through open proceedings and modern technology. He also called for rebuilding a capable, citizen-focused public service, restoring the rule of law, re-examining serious past crimes, addressing corruption, and ensuring justice without political vengeance. Presidential Address to Parliament Read →