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- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa thanked the Minister for his answer and acknowledged his stated support for the independence of the Attorney General’s decision-making. He said the Minister had been attacked online over that stance, including allegations of protecting an associate, and urged him to examine the political affiliations of the websites involved. He emphasized the importance of the rule of law and basic legal principles such as hearing both sides and avoiding conflicts of interest, arguing that these underpin Sri Lanka’s legal and democratic institutions. Standing Order 27(2) Questions: Attorney-General Independence, Gold Jewellery Return Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa, by a Question by Private Notice, asked the Government to clarify whether the Attorney-General’s office is constitutionally independent, including the role of the Constitutional Council under Article 41A in approving appointments. He sought assurances that the Attorney-General can perform prosecutorial, advisory and legislative-assistance functions free from political interference, and asked what safeguards exist under the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, against baseless allegations targeting the Attorney-General and the IGP. He further asked whether the Government recognizes an organized campaign against the Attorney-General’s official functions and what measures it will take to stop such campaigns and protect the office’s independence. Standing Order 27(2) Questions: Attorney-General Independence, Gold Jewellery Return Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Upali Samarasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Upali Samarasingha said co-operatives have suffered due to weak central–provincial coordination, political interference, prolonged board tenures, inadequate audits, and poor procedures. He stated that the Government is working with the Provincial Co-operative Public Service Commission to review failed co-operatives, conduct audits, and revive them within the year through state intervention. He added that special attention would be given to strengthening estate co-operatives and addressing past shortcomings. Oral Question No. 8 (Deferred) and Question Stand Down Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj JJB AI summary Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj raised concerns that many estate cooperatives providing loans to workers are not being audited. He asked whether the Government would audit these estate co-ops and submit the audit reports to Parliament. Oral Question No. 8 (Deferred) and Question Stand Down Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Upali Samarasingha JJB AI summary Between 2015 and 2025, several MPCS and rural cooperative societies were closed under different administrations due to irregular management and lack of audits. In Uva/Badulla, 12 estate cooperative outlets, including those in Spring Valley, Newburgh, Dyaraba, Welimada, Dambatenna and Haputale, were reported closed over the past decade. Oral Question No. 8 (Deferred) and Question Stand Down Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Kitnan Selvaraj JJB AI summary Kitnan Selvaraj noted that many estate co-operative shops had been closed, particularly during Senthil Thondaman’s tenure as Uva Provincial Minister of Co-operatives. Citing that co-operatives fall under the 13th Amendment, he requested that details of the closed estate co-op shops be submitted to Parliament in the future. Oral Question No. 8 (Deferred) and Question Stand Down Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said Ragama’s development should be planned locally, with support from central government and local authorities, around a “Health City” concept linked to the teaching hospital, nursing school and student population, and as a multimodal transport hub. He noted that the Ministry has planned a multimodal transport centre in Ragama and requested that stakeholders be brought together through the District or Divisional Coordinating Committee to update the urban plan for the next 15–25 years. He stated that the removal of unauthorized business places would be undertaken in the public interest. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Sundaralingam Pradeep JJB AI summary The Hon. Sundaralingam Pradeep argued that public and donor-funded institutions should not be named after politicians and said this practice should be corrected. He proposed considering names of upcountry heroes and martyrs for such institutions and stated that special programmes are being introduced to deliver services directly to the upcountry community, alongside planned legislative amendments to the selection process for Board members. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. (Ms.) Ambika Samivel JJB AI summary Hon. Ambika Samivel questioned the Government on the administration of a government-established foundation named after a particular family, alleging that it promotes a family political legacy in the upcountry. She raised concerns about appointments linked to CWC affiliation and family representation, inadequate auditing, salaried personnel despite limited operations, and asked what measures the Government has taken to address these issues. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna SJB AI summary Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna said the Opposition supports education reforms if they are transparent, consultative, and led by experts, but argued that the Government failed to publish key documents such as a White Paper, concept papers, modules, aims, and implementation pathways. She alleged that the National Education Commission and reform process had been politicized through appointments of government allies, and that the Ministry had bypassed the National Institute of Education, undermining implementation. She also stated that the current reforms build on earlier proposals by officials such as Upali Sedere and Sunil Jayantha Navaratne, but had since been altered through processes that should be further scrutinized. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Nalin Hewage – Deputy Minister of Vocational Education AI summary Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage defended the Government’s education reforms, arguing they are overdue and necessary to reduce burdens on children and parents and to produce more creative and capable students. He accused the Opposition of creating public doubt, using religion-related claims such as the Dharmachakra issue, and threatening a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister to obstruct the reform process. He said syllabus revision was due after the 2015 changes and that any minor errors should be corrected while proceeding, adding that education spending had risen from 1.8 per cent to 2.04 per cent of GDP under the Government. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe criticized the Government’s reversal of Grade 6 curriculum reforms, alleging inadequate consultation, poor module preparation, and a loss of over Rs. 800 million on printed books to be withdrawn. He questioned the suitability of certain content for schoolchildren, called for accountability from the Education Minister, and argued that budget reductions in education undermine reform implementation. He also listed several policy reversals by the Government, contending that decisions are being changed in response to public or social media pressure rather than through consistent governance. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary Dr. Susil Ranasinghe defended the Government’s education reforms, arguing that opposition parties were using protests, audit references, and claims about Grade 6 Civic Education materials to create fear among parents rather than engaging with the substance of the reforms. He said the reforms are needed to reduce the pressure of an exam-centric system, improve learning methods, infrastructure and human resources, and support broader skills development. He also challenged the Opposition to proceed with threatened no-confidence motions, including against the Prime Minister, and said the Government would continue explaining and implementing the reform programme. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary The Minister said audit reports referred to earlier conditions and should not be used to claim that current reform preparations remain incomplete. He stated that, although the relevant work was not ready at the time covered by the audit, 94 modules are now being printed for the second term, with a further 188 to follow, and urged Members to be cautious in making allegations. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri cited an Auditor General communication to the National Institute of Education alleging failures in preparing Grade 1 and Grade 6 curriculum modules, including inconsistent module counts, lack of central coordination, missing technical verification, approvals, and ISBNs, linking these to errors in textbooks. He accused the Government of dismissing opposition claims as false while delaying corrective action, and questioned why related education reform matters were being debated while the Prime Minister and Education Minister was overseas. He said the Opposition was not against education reform but opposed using reforms, textbooks, or online materials to advance political agendas or introduce content he argued was culturally and religiously inappropriate for schoolchildren. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara said the Opposition had cooperated on education reforms but questioned the legitimacy of the 2024–2025 proposals, claiming earlier 2020–2024 reform documents lacked the Prime Minister’s signature. He alleged Rs. 483 million had been wasted at the National Institute of Education and called for an examination of those involved. He also criticized the President’s remarks in Jaffna in relation to Buddhism and northern issues, and demanded that Hon. Sritharan resign from the Constitutional Council, alleging he had supported Government appointments while representing small Opposition parties and faced conflict-of-interest and corruption-related allegations. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP AI summary Chanaka Madugoda said the SLPP supports the need for reforms but wants the deferred reform package strengthened and presented with broader consensus. He alleged procedural irregularities in a Ministry of Defence tender for dry rations for the Tri-Forces, claiming the lowest bidder was removed in favour of higher bidders despite procurement committee findings, and urged authorities to stop the agreement while tabling related documents. He also requested action on delayed state-to-state employment arrangements for Sri Lankans seeking agricultural and other jobs in Israel, and asked that 60 pupils from Elpitiya Saranankara Primary School be admitted to Elpitiya Ananda Vidyalaya under the existing cluster school arrangement. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman said the SJB supports education reforms and a technology-integrated, student-centred curriculum, but argued that the Grade 6 rollout should not proceed until practical deficiencies are addressed. He cited the President’s postponement to 2027, pointing to content errors, incomplete teacher training, teacher vacancies, lack of teachers’ guides, and inadequate smart boards, devices, and internet connectivity, particularly in disadvantaged schools. He questioned how students would learn in the first term if equipment was only expected later, called for accountability over Rs. 5,000 million already spent and issues noted by the Auditor General regarding the reform roadmap, and urged equitable preparation before implementation. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan asked the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development for details regarding the Sathosa store building in central Kilinochchi. He sought clarification on whether the building was constructed with proper approval from the Karaichchi Pradeshiya Sabha, the use and value of public funds and quotations, the ownership of the building and land, and whether the land had been granted on a long-term lease. Oral Question: Sathosa Store Building - Construction and Maintenance Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe said many housing projects, including in Anuradhapura and Hambantota, remain incomplete or unoccupied due to construction in elephant corridors, forest areas, disputed lands, and flawed beneficiary selection. He stated that the National Housing Development Authority faces wider problems, including poor loan recovery, and has been asked to provide full information. He proposed appointing a special committee to develop national recommendations on resolving land overlaps, reallocating completed houses, selecting deserving beneficiaries, and addressing loan recovery issues. Oral Question: Housing Projects Implemented by NHDA - Details and Transparency Read →