Topic
Parliamentary Procedure
9,520 speeches · 1,565 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 | 955 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 548 |
| 3 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 403 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 403 |
| 5 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 359 |
| 6 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 333 |
| 7 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 286 |
| 8 | Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P. SJB | 257 |
| 9 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 210 |
| 10 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 179 |
Speeches
9,520 on this topic- 9 June 2026 Committees on Ministerial Consultations AI summary Memberships of the Committee on Ministerial Consultations on Justice and National Integration Affairs and the Committee on Ministerial Consultations on Ports and Civil Aviation Affairs were announced. The lists identify each committee’s Chair and participating Members of Parliament for the relevant ministerial consultation functions. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 9 June 2026 Principal Contents AI summary The sitting included presidential messages, announcements on certifications, Supreme Court determinations and committee reports, and oral and written answers to questions. Members raised private notice questions on monetary and fiscal policy, economic stability, and the outcomes of the IMF Extended Fund Facility, while ministers made statements on tourism earnings and alleged fraudulent foreign exchange transfers through imports. Parliament also considered orders under stamp duty, ports and airports levy, excise, and VAT laws, and debated a resolution under the Public Security Ordinance. Opening: Parliament session commencement Read →
- 22 May 2026 Hon. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member called the second oral question on the Order Paper and invited Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe to proceed. Adjournment Questions Read →
- 22 May 2026 Hon. Presiding Member AI summary Hon. Presiding Member called the first oral question on the Order Paper, naming Hon. Kanchana Welipitiya as the Member to raise it. No substantive policy issue or debate was presented in this intervention. Adjournment Questions Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law – Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary Parliament moved to adjourn proceedings, and the motion was agreed to. The sitting then proceeded to the item of Adjournment Questions. Adjournment Questions Read →
- 22 May 2026 Hon. Presiding Member AI summary The Presiding Member announced that the condolence motions for six late former Members of Parliament were adopted by both sides of the House. The Secretary-General was directed to send copies of the day’s Official Report to the bereaved families. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan joined the condolence motions for several former Members, with particular emphasis on R. Kanagasabai. He recalled that the TNA encouraged Kanagasabai to enter politics because of public confidence in him, and described him as honest, humane, firm when necessary, and devoted to the Tamil people of the East. He said Kanagasabai’s death was a major loss to Batticaloa and conveyed condolences to his family and constituents. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC AI summary Paid tribute to six late former MPs, recalling their public service and extending condolences on behalf of the SLMC and, where relevant, the people of Batticaloa. He highlighted Prof. Tissa Vitarana’s work in science and ethnic harmony, S.C. Muthukumarana’s commitment to inter-ethnic unity, Chandradasa Galappaththi’s social service, Nandana Gunatilleka’s left politics and local government role, and Janaka Mahendra Adhikari’s service to Anuradhapura. He gave particular attention to T. Kanagasabai of Batticaloa, noting his contributions to agriculture, health, the upgrading of Kaluwanchikudy Hospital, support for the Eastern University Medical Faculty, and advocacy for Tamil-Muslim unity. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) S. Sri Bavanandarajah JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) S. Sri Bavanandarajah supported condolence motions for six late former MPs, paying tribute to their public service across academia, agriculture, labour rights, rural development, education, healthcare and regional infrastructure. He highlighted Prof. Tissa Vitarana’s role in the All-Party Representatives Committee on the ethnic issue and recalled his support for laboratory improvements at Jaffna Teaching Hospital. He gave particular detail on T. Kanagasabai’s service to Batticaloa, including efforts to develop agriculture, promote Tamil–Muslim unity, support a medical faculty at Eastern University and upgrade Kaluwanchikudy Hospital. He concluded by stating that, despite differing ideologies, all six had served the welfare of the people, and extended condolences to their families and constituents. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Hon. Rohana Bandara contributed to condolence motions for six former parliamentarians, paying tribute to Prof. Tissa Vitarana, S.C. Muthukumarana, Chandradasa Galappaththi, Nandana Gunatilleka, Janaka Mahendra Adhikari and T. Kanagasabai. He particularly noted the public service of Muthukumarana and Adhikari from Anuradhapura, recalling their roles in local government, provincial politics and Parliament, and described Adhikari’s cross-party career and strong local support. He also referred to constitutional issues arising after the deaths of provincial council chairpersons while councils remained dissolved, and extended condolences to all the families. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi expressed condolences on the deaths of six former Members of Parliament, with detailed tributes to Hon. Chandradasa Galappaththi, Hon. Nandana Gunatilleka, and Hon. (Prof.) Tissa Vitarana. He highlighted Galappaththi’s service as Mayor of Ampara, MP for Digamadulla, and Eastern Provincial Council Chairman, noting his contributions to infrastructure, settlements, and multi-ethnic communities in the East. He also recalled Gunatilleka’s leftist political career and personal ties, and Vitarana’s national leadership and parliamentary delegation work, before extending condolences for Hon. S.C. Muthukumarana, Hon. Janaka Mahendra Adhikari, and Hon. T. Kanagasabai. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 Hon. Presiding Member AI summary The House took up condolence motions on 22 May 2026 for six former Members of Parliament: Hon. (Prof.) Tissa Vitarana, Hon. S.C. Muthukumarana, Hon. Chandradasa Galappaththi, Hon. Nandana Gunatilleka, Hon. Janaka Mahendra Adhikari, and Hon. T. Kanagasabai. The item was a formal expression of Parliament’s condolences and recognition of their service. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara paid tribute to former MPs and Ministers Janaka Mahendra Adhikari, S.C. Muthukumarana, T. Kanagasabai, Chandradhasa Galappaththi and Prof. Tissa Vitarana during a condolence debate. He recalled their political careers, constituency work and contributions to areas including Anuradhapura, Batticaloa, Digamadulla and national left politics. He particularly noted Muthukumarana’s advocacy on water, fertilizer and agriculture, Kanagasabai’s work for Batticaloa, Galappaththi’s service in Ampara and Prof. Vitarana’s role as an LSSP leader, scholar, scientist and Minister. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam paid tribute to late Members, highlighting Prof. Tissa Vitarana’s progressive stance on the Tamil national question, role in the APRC, opposition to forced cremations during COVID-19, and support for repealing the PTA. He also recalled Chandradhasa Galappaththi’s effective service as Chairman of the Eastern Provincial Council. He gave an extended tribute to former Batticaloa MP T. Kanagasabai, noting his electoral record, trilingual parliamentary service, health, education and vocational development initiatives in Batticaloa, international experience, and service during a period of threats and violence against TNA Members. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara spoke in support of condolence motions for several former Members of Parliament, recalling their public service and contributions to their regions and parties. He highlighted Chandradhasa Galappaththi’s long political career and development work in Ampara and Digamadulla, Tissa Vitarana’s leadership in the Left movement and ministerial service, and Nandana Gunathilaka’s transition from the JVP to later political roles. He also paid tribute to S.C. Muthukumarana, Janaka Mahendra Adhikari, and T. Kanagasabai for their service in provincial councils, Parliament, rehabilitation and prison reforms, Anuradhapura politics, and education, and extended condolences to their families. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam AI summary Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam recorded condolences on the deaths of former MP T. Kanagasabai and former Minister Prof. Tissa Vitarana. He described Kanagasabai as a respected TNA MP from Batticaloa who upheld Tamil nationalist principles, the merged North-East position, and equal rights for Muslims and Sinhalese living there, and said he withdrew from electoral politics rather than compromise his views. He also paid tribute to Prof. Vitarana as a leading figure of the old Left, noting in particular his public opposition on scientific grounds to the compulsory cremation policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa paid tribute to the late Hon. Chandradhasa Galappaththi, Hon. Nandana Gunathilaka, Hon. (Prof.) Tissa Vitarana, Hon. S.C. Muthukumarana, Hon. Janaka Mahendra Adhikari and Hon. Kanagasabai Thammapillai, outlining their political careers, public service and contributions to their respective districts, parties and national institutions. He conveyed condolences to their families and highlighted specific achievements including provincial and parliamentary service, policy and health-sector contributions, and development initiatives in Ampara, Anuradhapura, Batticaloa and other areas. He also marked 22 May as Republic Day, recalling the adoption of the 1972 First Republican Constitution and its role in ending Dominion status and affirming Sri Lanka’s sovereignty and unitary character. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala supported condolence motions for six former Members of Parliament and focused on Hon. (Prof.) Tissa Vitarana, outlining his family background, education, medical and scientific career, and leadership in the LSSP. He highlighted Prof. Vitarana’s contributions as Minister of Science and Technology, including the e-Sri Lanka programme, digital identity and database initiatives, and efforts to modernize public administration. He also noted his roles in disaster management after the tsunami, all-party efforts on the national question, parliamentary committee work, and advocacy for socialist and communist causes, while extending condolences to his family and associates. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera SJB AI summary K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera paid tribute to several late former parliamentarians, highlighting Prof. Tissa Vitarana’s contributions to medicine, science and technology policy, including Vidatha Resource Centres and nanotechnology initiatives, and his development work in Kegalle. He recalled Chandradhasa Galappaththi’s role in developing Ampara through local government, Parliament and the Provincial Council, and Nandana Gunathilaka’s political career from the JVP to the UNP, including his service in Kalutara and Panadura and concerns over former MPs’ pensions. He also offered condolences for S.C. Muthukumarana and Janaka Mahendra Adhikari, noting their service in provincial and parliamentary roles, particularly in Anuradhapura’s rural areas. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →
- 22 May 2026 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera paid tribute to the late former MP Nandana Gunathilaka, highlighting his role in the JVP, his transition from armed revolutionary politics to democratic politics, and his contribution to establishing the JVP as a significant electoral force. He recalled Gunathilaka’s later parliamentary career, ministerial responsibilities, service as Panadura Mayor, and eventual association with the UNP, describing these shifts as based on political conviction rather than personal ambition. Perera emphasized Gunathilaka’s reputation for being free of corruption, dedicated to public service, and respected across party lines. Statements of Condolence: Six Former Members of Parliament Read →