Topic
Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution
885 speeches · 164 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. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 67 |
| 2 | Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P. ITAK | 51 |
| 3 | Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan, M.P. ITAK | 48 |
| 4 | Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam, M.P. ACTC | 37 |
| 5 | Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran, M.P. ITAK | 30 |
| 6 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 27 |
| 7 | Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe, M.P. SLMC | 25 |
| 8 | Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah, M.P. SLMC | 25 |
| 9 | Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, M.P. JJB | 24 |
| 10 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 19 |
Speeches
885 on this topic- 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 →
- 3 December 2024 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a point of order seeking the Government’s official position on reports that JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva had said the Provincial Council system would be abolished. He stated that the matter was of national importance, noted public concern, and requested clarification from the Leader of the House in Parliament. Procedural: Points of Order (Party Leaders Definition, Provincial Council System) 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 →