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- 24 October 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara JJB AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara alleged that some hotels and restaurants induce private bus owners, drivers and conductors through narcotics or illicit payments to stop at substandard establishments. He asked the Minister whether the Ministry would conduct a genuine nationwide investigation into these practices, including possible official interference despite the work of PHIs and Police. Oral Question: Long-Distance Bus Services (Q.7/2025) Read →
- 24 October 2025 Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara JJB AI summary Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara questioned the implementation of mining guidelines issued under Gazette Extraordinary No. 2196/28, stating that approvals on private land are being misused in ways that damage ecosystems. Citing a halted rock-cutting project in Rathnaheeruwa, Kuliyapitiya East, he asked whether the Government will update or amend the guidelines to ensure proper procedures and environmental safeguards. Oral Question: Mines and Minerals Regulation (Q.2/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media to provide annual allocations since 2016 for implementing rights under the Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016. He also sought details on future measures and legal reforms to strengthen the Act, and requested annual figures from 2017 onward on appeals received, resolved, and still pending before the Right to Information Commission. Written Answer: Allocation for Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Q.1461/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika expressed condolences over the murder of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman while rejecting Opposition attempts to characterize it as a Government-linked political assassination before investigations were complete. He argued that the Adjournment Motion should focus on building a national programme to eliminate drugs and organized crime, which he said had spread for decades with political patronage and was now affecting youth across the country. He cited large drug seizures, prison overcrowding, and recent shootings as evidence of the scale of the problem, and urged all parties to support the Government’s efforts to sever links between politics, narcotics, and organized crime. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera supported the proposal by Hon. Dharmapriya Wijesinghe to eradicate organized crime and drugs, arguing that drug addiction and underworld activity had become a national crisis linked to post-1977 political and economic changes. He cited 2024 arrest figures, including youth drug addiction data, and claimed that organized crime had been protected and enabled through political patronage across successive parties, particularly referencing criminal networks in the South. He called on all communities and citizens to unite behind the Government’s effort to end the drug trade and organized crime. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa argued that officials leading the Government’s campaign against drugs and the underworld are being targeted in Parliament and online to weaken that effort. He urged the Opposition, particularly the SJB, to support a bipartisan national campaign against organised crime and drug trafficking, especially after one of its own local government members was reportedly victimized in an underworld clash. He called on all parties not to undermine police and anti-corruption officials working on the issue and to unite during what he described as a critical opportunity. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa presented recent drug seizure and case-filing figures, arguing that they show the extent of drug trafficking in Sri Lanka and its links to the underworld, “black politics” and illicit money. He said the Government is working with foreign law enforcement agencies to pursue senior underworld figures and called for all 225 Members of Parliament to support efforts to suppress drugs and organized crime. He urged the Samagi Jana Balawegaya to set aside political criticism on this issue and publicly unite behind the campaign. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi urged that the proposed changes be considered as a broader reform effort rather than through isolated criticisms. He called for society to unite in supporting the proposal. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB AI summary Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi argued that Sri Lanka’s drug problem developed alongside the political and social changes of the 1980s and had been allowed to persist by successive governments that protected underworld networks. He said the current Government was acting transparently to eradicate drugs, the underworld, and associated political culture, and invited both Government and Opposition members to a public mobilization at Sugathadasa Stadium on 30 October led by the Minister of Public Security. He emphasized that many affected persons, including prisoners, were victims of the drug culture and cited personal examples of families and youth destroyed by addiction. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala criticised the Government, stating that it had failed to deliver what the public expected and that poverty had increased, with more families falling back into hardship. He also condemned the Minister of Public Security’s remarks regarding the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, arguing that the Minister should have focused on ensuring the arrest of the gunmen rather than making unproven claims about the deceased. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri accused the Government of using anti-drug and anti-underworld campaigns to deflect from its failure to act on promised anti-corruption measures and alleged that drug seizures and container releases may involve ministerial influence and backdoor dealings. He questioned the release of certain containers, the removal of a ministry from Minister Bimal Rathnayake, and the sources of wealth of security-related ministers. He also criticized the Minister of Public Security for allegedly labelling a murdered person as underworld-connected before judicial proof and argued that allegations raised in the debate made the Minister unfit to continue in office. He called on government members, particularly those of the NPP, to demand the Minister’s resignation. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha said the adjournment debate on eliminating drugs and organized crime was timely in light of a recent killing, which he condemned as unacceptable in a just society. He argued that Sri Lanka’s social and political history had enabled criminal networks, death squads, and drug trafficking, and accused former ruling parties now in Opposition of exploiting public grief for political purposes. He called for society to unite against the underworld, drug crime, and the political culture he said had sustained them, stating that there should be no future space for such criminal elements. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar criticised the Government over public security following the killing of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, arguing that authorities should not justify the murder by labelling him an underworld figure after the fact. He questioned why the Chairman had not been arrested earlier if allegations existed and said the Government must accept responsibility for failing to protect elected representatives. He also urged the Government to investigate past high-profile killings from the Rajapaksa era while ensuring that present governance does not continue what he described as criminal-state practices. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe argued that the Government is pursuing a national campaign, “Ratama Ekata,” to combat drugs, organized crime and the spread of “ice,” including alleged domestic production in areas such as Hambantota. He said the Government does not condone murders, but referred to the criminal record and pending cases of a slain local authority chairman to argue that the incident reflected specific criminal circumstances, while accusing previous administrations of protecting or failing to act against criminal-political networks. He stated that a report on the container issue has been handed to the CID and pledged that the Government would not protect criminals, interfere politically in investigations, or provide police protection to registered offenders. He called on the public, including schools, religious leaders and communities, to support efforts to make Sri Lanka drug-free. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekera supported the “Ratama Ekata” national programme as a coordinated effort to strengthen laws and institutions against drugs and organized crime, which he linked to trafficking, corruption, weapons smuggling, and past political protection. He cited concerns including youth drug use, a high proportion of drug-related prisoners, alleged police involvement, and international criminal networks, and said enforcement would involve the Police, STF, Tri-Forces, Customs, Immigration, Prisons, intelligence services, and global cooperation. He emphasized both supply reduction, including naval interdictions such as a recent seizure near Tangalle, and demand reduction through rehabilitation, community policing, “Praja Shakthi,” poverty alleviation, and protection of vulnerable children and families. He called on the Opposition, public institutions, schools, religious leaders, and citizens to join the programme as a national mission. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa argued that efforts against drugs and organized crime will fail if criminal networks receive State protection, and called for stronger intelligence, including maritime and international intelligence, and transparent action on disputed container releases and alleged drug-related incidents. He questioned Government handling of arrests, detention orders, analyst reports, and protection requests, citing alleged procedural inconsistencies involving the Navy Commander, Easter attack intelligence, court and local government killings, and the release of 323 containers. He urged a non-politicized programme to combat drugs, including expanded rehabilitation capacity, jobs, and mental health support for recovering youth, while alleging political pressure within law enforcement and selective action against rival criminal groups. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Susantha Dodawatta, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Susantha Dodawatta supported the Government’s “Ratama Ekata” programme to curb organized crime and drug trafficking, arguing that crime, drugs and politics have long been interconnected and require a national response beyond partisan blame. He said recent murders, including the Midigama “Kajja” and Weligama Chairman cases, should be investigated impartially, while noting Government measures such as the Proceeds of Crime Act No. 5 of 2025, proposed stronger laws and specialized courts, international cooperation, new detection equipment, and operations by the Navy, STF and Police. He urged public participation through confidential hotlines, asked the media not to glorify criminals, and called on both Government and Opposition to support the programme. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB AI summary Hon. Aravinda Senarath called for cross-party support to combat crime, drugs, and the underworld, saying the Government would enforce the law regardless of political affiliation. Referring to the murder of the Weligama Chairman, he warned against politicizing the case in ways that could obscure the real perpetrators. He argued that rebuilding the country required not only economic recovery but also social and cultural renewal, with the Opposition and citizens cooperating in a national programme for public safety. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Aravinda Senarath - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Aravinda Senarath said the Government is pursuing a national programme to eradicate narcotics and organized crime, strengthen the legal framework, and enforce the law after one year in office. He accused previous administrations and elements within Opposition party structures of protecting or associating with criminal and drug networks, while calling on Opposition parties to remove such individuals and stop shielding them. He said investigations would proceed into incidents such as the Weligama Chairman’s murder and emphasized that drug use, including “ice” among children, is a national problem requiring collective action. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake objected to the Minister of Public Security’s characterization of the assassination of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara as an underworld-related killing. He argued that the deceased should not be labelled before the investigation is completed and urged the Minister to focus on arresting the gunman and identifying those responsible. He said any conclusion about an underworld link should follow evidence from the investigation, not precede it. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →