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- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned the need to appoint an additional board or form a new company when existing administrative authorities, including the Government Agent and Ministry Secretary, are already under the Government’s control. He argued that any issues should be addressed through the existing institutional structure rather than by creating new entities. Oral Question: Kaduruwela Market Complex (Q.) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned the need for further intervention in economic centres, noting that they are already overseen by officials including the Ministry Secretary, Government Agent, Divisional Secretary and local ASP. He alleged that even traders in Thambuttegama oppose the proposed changes and claimed that three nominees appointed to the Board were personal associates of the Minister. He warned that the handling of economic centres, including the situation at Dambulla market, was creating an unnecessary political and administrative problem for the Government. Oral Question: Kaduruwela Market Complex (Q.) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe said the National Agri Market Services Limited had been legally regularized through a fresh Cabinet Memorandum and is a fully state-owned company under the Secretary to the Treasury. He argued that its purpose is to manage 18 economic centres uniformly, citing alleged misuse of state-owned shop rooms, including subletting, sales, and use by a bank at Kurunduwatta. He stated that board appointments are finalized by the Treasury Secretary and that tender-related decisions are implemented through the Ministry Secretary. Oral Question: Kaduruwela Market Complex (Q.) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned the Minister on the decision to register National Agri Market Services Limited under the Companies Act to manage economic centres, noting that these centres had previously operated under the Ministry of Trade, Government Agents and Divisional Secretaries. He raised concerns about the appointment and backgrounds of the company’s directors and stated that traders in Thambuttegama, Keppetipola, Nuwara Eliya and Dambulla were opposing the move, including through legal action. He asked whether the Minister would proceed with the company despite this opposition. Oral Question: Kaduruwela Market Complex (Q.) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson asked for a definite date to open the Kaduruwela market complex, noting that its foundation stone was laid in 2022, estimates had exceeded Rs. 65 million, and over Rs. 70 million had reportedly been spent while the facility remained closed. He also raised concerns about the implementation of decentralized funds, stating that a new amendment allowing projects of Rs. 200,000 and above was not known to District Secretaries. He proposed that District Secretaries and District Coordinating Committee Chairpersons be formally informed and assigned responsibility to implement the revised criteria correctly. Oral Question: Kaduruwela Market Complex (Q.) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya responded to a question about the financial affairs of Government MPs by stating that the JVP/NPP has maintained transparent party accounts and suggested that the SJB, UNP and SLPP should provide similar transparency on party funding and expenditure. She said individual MPs’ personal financial arrangements vary and that the matter raised had no specific relevance to Government policy. Oral Question: Members of Current Parliament - Salaries and Allowances (Q.117/2024) Read →
- 19 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB AI summary The 17th Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises was presented in Sinhala, with English and Tamil versions to follow, covering an inquiry into the National Savings Bank under the National Savings Bank Act. The report identified Rs. 96,046 million in recoverable outstanding loans over Rs. 5 million as at 30 September 2025, including Rs. 7,972 million classified as non-performing, and examined major defaults involving RPI (Pvt.) Ltd., Technopark Development Company, and Bimputh Finance PLC. It noted delays and weaknesses in NSB’s recovery action, including over Rs. 258 million outstanding after the winding up of Bimputh Finance PLC and a US$ 9 million syndicated facility to RPI that had grown to US$ 14.73 million without principal repayment. Urgent follow-up and corrective action were recommended as detailed in the report. Committee Report: 17th Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs to provide annual figures for police officers released to CIABOC from 2015 to 2025. He also sought details on CIABOC’s requested police personnel for 2026, how many have been released so far, whether the Ministry is aware of any shortage of investigation officers, and what measures are being taken to address it. Oral Questions: Crime Statistics, Temple Jewellery, Police Releases, and Infrastructure (1745/2026 - 1851/2026) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya welcomed the motion and said Sri Lanka’s improved Corruption Perceptions Index ranking, from 121 in 2024 to 107 in 2025, reflected progress but not completion in building a rules-based state free of bribery and corruption. She attributed the improvement to recent institutional and legislative reforms, including the Anti-Corruption Act, the Proceeds of Crime Act, stronger CIABOC enforcement, asset declaration measures, online complaint and declaration systems, and implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan 2025–2029. She said further strengthening of CIABOC required parliamentary approval of staff remuneration under the Anti-Corruption Act, which would be brought to the House after Cabinet approval. Adjournment: State Free from Corruption, Bribery and Fraud Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara welcomed the Adjournment Motion on preventing bribery and corruption, noting Sri Lanka’s improvement in the Corruption Perceptions Index from 121st in 2024 by 14 places in 2025 but arguing that further progress is needed. He urged investigations into alleged irregularities in containers, coal procurement, food imports, data manipulation, Sri Lanka Telecom/Mobitel-related incidents, number-plate tenders, fuel use by Ministers, and allegations involving the Speaker. He also called for scrutiny of newly elected local authority leaders and asked Government backbenchers to press for prompt investigations even where allegations concern the Government side. Adjournment: State Free from Corruption, Bribery and Fraud Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna criticized low attendance during the debate and called for fingerprint-based attendance recording to improve public accountability for MPs. He contrasted requests for official vehicles with shortages in essential services, citing Anuradhapura Hospital’s lack of an ambulance, and urged stricter enforcement of decorum and Standing Orders during proceedings. He also referred to past ethnic conflict and objected to certain Provincial Council appointments, while several portions of his remarks were ordered expunged by the Chair. Adjournment: State Free from Corruption, Bribery and Fraud Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper questioned the Government’s reliance on the improved Transparency International CPI ranking, noting that Sri Lanka had ranked higher in earlier years and that a score of 35 remained inadequate. He said corruption must be addressed collectively by Parliament and linked many everyday corrupt practices to economic pressures, while stating the Opposition would support effective anti-corruption measures. He cautioned against self-congratulation and urged the Government to conclude the Select Committee process and hold Provincial Council elections within three months to allow public judgment. Adjournment: State Free from Corruption, Bribery and Fraud Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Welcoming the Adjournment Motion on creating a state free from corruption, bribery and fraud, Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy argued that past corruption and misuse of public resources contributed to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and loss of public trust. He said the NPP Government had improved transparency, reduced privileges, and gained domestic and international confidence, citing Sri Lanka’s improved standing on corruption. He called for corruption to be addressed across all sectors and urged the Opposition and wider public to support the Government’s policy of eliminating bribery and corruption. Adjournment: State Free from Corruption, Bribery and Fraud Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Thushari Jayasingha moved an Adjournment Motion calling for stronger collective action by political leadership, public officials and the public to advance the Government’s anti-corruption programme under Policy 4.3 of the “A Prosperous Country - A Beautiful Life” manifesto. She cited Sri Lanka’s reported 14-place improvement in the 2026 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index as evidence of progress, while arguing that ending corruption is essential for development and accountable governance. Referencing past attacks and killings of public officials linked to investigations and audits, she said the Government would not support wrongdoing or obstruction of investigations and would safeguard the public mandate given to it. Adjournment: State Free from Corruption, Bribery and Fraud Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. M. K. M. Aslam JJB AI summary M. K. M. Aslam spoke during debate on orders under the Motor Traffic Act and regulations under the Special Commodity Levy Act, but focused mainly on concerns raised about appointments to the Waqf Board. He said the Government had first reconstituted the Hajj Committee, had only shortlisted Waqf nominees, and would appoint a competent, inclusive and non-politicized board to oversee 2,826 registered mosques and address long-standing issues. He rejected allegations of political interference, defended Deputy Minister Muneer Mulafer, and argued that opposition criticism on Muslim community issues was inconsistent in light of past events and positions. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna Independent Group 17 - Jaffna AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna criticized what he described as political interference and corruption in state institutions, referring to alleged conduct involving the SLTB in Vavuniya. He objected to the reported appointment of “shadow” ministers for the Northern Province under the Governor’s presence, arguing that these posts bypass elected provincial authority and questioning the competence and suitability of named appointees. He demanded that the Government hold the Northern Provincial Council election and appoint only competent persons, particularly for health and agriculture-related responsibilities. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. R. M. Gamini Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. R. M. Gamini Rathnayake supported the regulations and orders before Parliament, arguing that the Government has stabilized the economy and created conditions to reduce prices of essential goods. He cited wage increases for public, private, and estate workers, expanded social assistance, anti-corruption and asset recovery measures, removal of MPs’ pensions, lower inflation, higher growth, improved revenue collection, increased remittances, export growth, and stock market gains as evidence of recovery. He stated that savings and improved fiscal performance are being directed toward public relief, including support for schoolchildren and easing commodity prices. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof questioned the independence and composition of proposed Waqf Board nominations, arguing that concerns about politicization of Muslim religious institutions should be answered factually rather than characterized as communal or racist. He cited reported nominees with military or ruling-party links, asked what action the government had taken on a complaint submitted by Dr. Shafi, and urged the correction of shortcomings by appointing suitable independent members. He also called for preventing external communal influences and ensuring that mosque administration is not brought under government-aligned control. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan, speaking on regulations under the Special Commodity Levy Act, said food and essential goods in the Vanni region are often sold above controlled prices and raised concerns about hygiene, bribery, weak enforcement, medicine price disparities, and private traders exploiting farmers. He called for stronger action by the Consumer Affairs Authority and district officials against overpricing, comparable to government action against drugs and corruption. Referring to Motor Traffic Act-related matters, he requested that the Mannar train departure be changed from 1.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. to improve public usability. He also objected to what he described as a “shadow” provincial administration under the Northern Province Governor and urged the President to hold Provincial Council elections. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →
- 18 February 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe criticised the Government for inconsistency on pledges about politicians’ privileges, citing vehicle registration numbers allegedly linked to senior officials and institutions. He argued that abolishing MPs’ pensions was being used for political showmanship, stating that many MPs could return to their professions while long-serving politicians in difficulty could be considered for pensions. He accused the Government of failing to uphold its stated principles after one year in office while continuing to enjoy official vehicles, residences, and other comforts. Debate: Special Commodity Levy Act, Customs Ordinance Resolution, and Motor Traffic Act Orders (Continuation) Read →