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- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara alleged that the National Police Commission was being pressured over police transfers, particularly OIC appointments, and cited media reports, presidential remarks, and an NPC media release explaining its retained powers under Article 155G. He argued that recent transfers of 34 officers and wider OIC transfer processes lacked transparency, proper inquiries, and merit-based criteria, with performance reports allegedly manipulated to favour certain officers. He demanded that transfers be conducted through due process, asked that disabled police officers be assigned suitable light duties, and called for review of prison overcrowding and recent SI promotions. He warned that if the Government would not allow the NPC to function independently, it should formally move to abolish it rather than undermine it. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the JVP and NPP have consistently supported Independent Commissions and their powers, framing them as important to democratic governance and institutional independence. He appears to be addressing the Government’s position on such commissions in the context of parliamentary debate, emphasizing continuity with those parties’ stated policy stance. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. D.V. Chanaka SLPP AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka seconded the Motion supporting the independence of the National Police Commission, arguing that the powers granted under the 19th Amendment over police appointments, promotions, transfers, discipline, and dismissal should remain with the Commission. He requested government intervention to ensure Special Task Force officers receive fair promotion parity with other police ranks. He also cited allegations of politicized transfers and intimidation of officers, warning that shifting NPC powers to the IGP could worsen abuse and undermine police independence. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe moved an adjournment motion urging Parliament to intervene over reported plans to transfer powers over OIC transfers from the National Police Commission to the IGP by Gazette. He argued that such a move would undermine the constitutional independence of the NPC, as strengthened under the 19th and 21st Amendments, and said he had written to the Speaker as Chair of the Constitutional Council seeking urgent action. He linked the issue to concerns over politicization of investigative institutions and rising organized crime, citing figures for serious incidents and murders in 2024 and early 2025, and requested the Prime Minister to act to preserve the Commission’s independence. Adjournment: Motion on Independence of National Police Commission (SO 19(2)) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Gunawardana JJB AI summary Dr. Jagath Gunawardana supported the Private Member’s Motion on ensuring the proper functioning of the National Medicines Quality Assurance Laboratory, outlining its role under the NMRA in testing medicines and medical devices for quality, safety and efficacy. He alleged that previous administrations weakened regulatory controls through special exemptions and irregular procurements, citing cases involving Human Immunoglobulin and Rituximab that allowed substandard medicines to enter the system. He stated that the current government has introduced reforms, including infrastructure upgrades, additional analyst posts, expanded laboratory capacity, new equipment, and more efficient pre- and post-marketing testing. Private Members' Motion P.46/2025: National Drug Quality Assurance Laboratory Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy seconded the motion and raised concerns about persistent weaknesses in Sri Lanka’s medicines regulatory system, particularly the composition and leadership of the NMRA. He argued that the NMRA Board lacks pharmaceutical regulatory expertise, questioned the Chairman’s private practice and alleged bias towards multinational companies over local manufacturers, and noted that promised upgrades to the NMRA laboratory had not been implemented. He said he would table more than 15 questions on allegations against the Chairman and called on the Government and Health Minister to decide on his position, warning that they would bear responsibility for future failures. Private Members' Motion P.46/2025: National Drug Quality Assurance Laboratory Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam supported the proposal for a Ratnapura highway but urged the Government to give equal priority to transport connectivity in the underdeveloped North and East, including earlier proposals for expressways to Batticaloa and the Northern region. He raised concerns about loan terms and corruption allegations linked to past highway projects, calling for prudent financing and greater reliance on grants, including from India. He also urged development of Trincomalee Harbour, Batticaloa Airport, Jaffna–Palali Airport and Kankesanthurai Harbour, stating that improved regional infrastructure could help attract funding for further highway development. Private Members' Motion P.41/2025: Ruwanpura Expressway Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake referred to Article 3 of the Constitution, emphasizing that sovereignty includes the powers of government. He appeared to frame his remarks around the constitutional basis of governmental authority and its implications for parliamentary or state action. Business of Parliament: Private Members' Motions - Point of Order on Motion P.30/2025 Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised concerns about illegal financial institutions, online loan schemes, and vehicle seizure groups, citing major depositor losses at the Eastern Hewagamkorala Cooperative Society and alleged harassment of borrowers through social media and workplaces. He asked the Minister what action would be taken to protect the public from illegal micro and small loan rackets, online lending operations charging excessive interest, and unlawful vehicle seizures. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB AI summary Cabinet changes will be reported to Parliament in due course, with the Minister stating they involve a reallocation of subjects to better align responsibilities rather than removals. Regarding The Finance Company, he said the Government would examine its regulatory status, Central Bank monitoring, and any shortcomings, noting that registration at Divisional Secretariat level is not equivalent to licensing and supervision as a financial institution by the Central Bank. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised concerns about unregulated financial entities such as Privelth Global and questioned whether depositors would be able to recover their funds through legal action. He asked the Government to investigate alleged unfair treatment and selective repayment of depositors in the liquidation of The Finance Company, and to ensure affected depositors are paid. He also urged action against entities registered only at Divisional Secretariat level that allegedly lend at interest rates of 200–300 percent, calling for such institutions to be brought under Central Bank oversight. He additionally referred to reports of Hon. Bimal Ratnayake’s removal from certain portfolios and linked it to public confidence in any investigation into the container case. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 10 October 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked the Minister of Finance about Privelth Global (Pvt.) Ltd., a financial institution operating in several Eastern Province areas, and alleged that its directors had defrauded 1,400 people of over Rs. 1,700 million. He sought details on action against the directors, who were reportedly deported from India and are now missing, measures to recover and return the funds, and steps to improve monitoring and credibility of such institutions. Oral Questions and Government Answers (Questions 342/2024, 7/561/2025, 9/984/2025, 10/1120/2025, 8/625/2025) Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara said the Government had achieved economic stabilization and cited the IMF staff-level agreement on the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility, with expected access to about USD 347 million subject to Executive Board approval. He criticized the Opposition for using parliamentary privilege to make allegations rather than engaging substantively on legislation, while asserting that the Government was restoring the rule of law through investigations, judicial reforms, court digitization, and action on complaints of delay or misconduct. He outlined plans to operationalize additional special courts for bribery, corruption and fraud cases, stated that over 60 Bills were at committee stage, and said reforms including anti-terrorism and online safety laws were being aligned with international standards. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Final Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper argued that the Government must hold long-delayed Provincial Council elections as a democratic requirement under the 13th Amendment, not as a test of party popularity, and urged adequate budgetary allocation to the Election Commission for that purpose. He rejected suggestions that elections could be deferred because other polls were held recently, noting prior government assurances to hold them. He also called for a legislative solution to the Norochcholai housing issue, proposing that houses be allocated to all tsunami-affected eligible communities in Ampara District, irrespective of ethnicity. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Final Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe said the Government is implementing the pledges in its “A Prosperous Country - A Beautiful Life” policy statement, including measures against corruption, crime, drugs, and public service weaknesses. He cited independent tracking by PAFFREL, the March 12 Movement, and Verité Research across 1,333 policy actions, and referred to progress on PAYE tax reform through the Inland Revenue Act No. 2 of 2025, social protection payments, senior citizens’ allowances, chronic illness assistance, plantation wages, and ministerial rationalization. He rejected Opposition allegations of broken promises as unsupported and said the Government would continue implementing the programme while engaging with independent scrutiny. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Final Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Vijitha Herath - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism JJB AI summary Hon. Vijitha Herath stated that the Government had overseen peaceful presidential, parliamentary, and local elections and that no ethnic or religious clashes had occurred during the past year. He rejected claims that Sri Lanka’s foreign relations would be limited to a few countries, citing engagement with major global partners and grants, investments, and agreements from Japan, China, and others, including discussions on direct flights from Belarus. He said the recent UNHRC resolution only extended the reporting period to September 2027 and maintained that Sri Lanka would address human rights and national harmony through domestic measures while acting on corruption. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Final Speeches Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Jeevan Thondaman questioned the Minister about claims of misinformation on social media, citing a letter received by Mano Ganesan from the Presidential Secretariat indicating that certain institutions were among those to be closed. He sought clarification on the apparent discrepancy between the Government’s position and the contents of that communication. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure JJB AI summary Minister K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna defended the Government’s first year in office, contrasting it with what he described as failed promises and crises under previous administrations. He argued that predictions of economic collapse, religious restrictions, IMF disengagement, and renewed shortages had not materialized, and said the Government had rebuilt reserves, maintained economic stability, and avoided fuel, gas, and milk powder queues. He highlighted action against underworld activity, narcotics and corruption, claiming the law was being applied equally to powerful figures. He also cited increased welfare allowances and salaries, and said discussions were continuing on advancing the estate workers’ daily wage to Rs. 1,700. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan SJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) V.S. Radhakrishnan argued that economic recovery should not rely on higher taxation alone but on increased production, exports, and measures to improve incomes, particularly for poor, middle-class, plantation, and rural communities. He welcomed anti-corruption efforts and improvements in tourism and housing, but said these were insufficient without policies to reduce poverty, support small industries facing high electricity and tax costs, and ensure genuine guarantees for plantation housing. He also questioned rice price controls, arguing that enforcement against retailers is unfair unless mill-level prices are regulated, and requested a response on the New Villages Development Authority for Plantation Region. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion Read →
- 9 October 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar welcomed the adjournment motion as an opportunity to outline the Government’s first year under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, arguing that it has begun addressing corruption, drugs, economic instability and public distrust. He contrasted the Government’s record with past administrations, including references to communal violence, the Prevention of Terrorism Act and the Jaffna Library burning, while stating he would focus on current work. He said economic confidence had improved, ethnic and religious tensions had reduced, and development in the North was being accelerated through projects including the KKS jetty, Myliddy harbour, sports facilities, land title grants, return of military-held civilian lands, and proposed industrial zones in Iranamadu, Parantan and Mankulam. Adjournment Debate: Implementation of Manifesto - Continued Discussion Read →