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- 23 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary Annual reports and regulations were presented on behalf of several Ministers and referred to the relevant committees. These included the 2024 reports of the National Building Research Organisation and State Mortgage and Investment Bank, telecommunications infrastructure-sharing regulations under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act, the 2023/2024 report of Ceylon Commercial Fertilizers Ltd., and the 2023 report of the Coconut Cultivation Board. Parliament agreed to each referral motion. Papers Presented and Committee Reports Read →
- 23 January 2026 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary The Speaker announced that a motion may be moved to refer the privilege matters raised by Hon. Arjuna Sujeewa Senasinghe on 7 January 2026 to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges. He also informed Members that the Committee on Parliamentary Business would meet at 2.30 p.m. that day in Committee Room No. 2 and requested their attendance. Parliament Opening and Announcements 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. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa – Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip AI summary Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa defended the Government’s Grade 6 education reforms, arguing that Opposition parties publicly protested against the modules while claiming in Parliament not to oppose reform. He accused Opposition figures of spreading misinformation, including allegations about sexuality, religious symbols, and the Dhamma Chakra, and said these claims were intended to provoke public and religious sentiment. He urged parents to support the modules, which he said aim to build 21st-century skills such as technology, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and ICT, while allowing genuine errors to be corrected. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna vacated the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasinghe assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Lakmali Hemachandra supported the adjournment motion on education reform, arguing that reform is needed to expand access for rural and low-income children to teachers, updated curricula, science and technology subjects, vocational education, English, skills and soft skills. She said current education burdens families, contributes to stress and exclusion, and fails to address educated unemployment, while the Ministry’s Concept Note provides a basis for structured debate. She also condemned Opposition rhetoric directed at the Prime Minister, particularly gendered and personal attacks, and challenged the Opposition to table its proposed no-confidence motion if it intends to proceed. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof said the Opposition supports education reform in principle but argued that the current reform process lacks clarity, consultation, and public confidence. He criticized the Government for focusing on political attacks rather than explaining the reform’s substance, and called for meaningful engagement with education experts and parliamentary committees. He raised concerns about inadequate infrastructure for technology-based education, including smart classrooms, devices, and facilities in districts such as Trincomalee. He urged cross-party cooperation to revise the reform, address its deficiencies, and implement a credible education plan. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. Najith Indika supported the Government’s decision to allow more time for discussion on education reforms, arguing that doubts should be addressed so the reforms can proceed with broader public confidence. He said investigations are under way into the English module web-link issue and tabled documents to reject Opposition claims about the Dharma Chakra depiction and other textbook content. He criticized the SJB’s approach as shifting from substantive debate to allegations about religion, sexuality and attacks on the Prime Minister/Education Minister, and challenged them to proceed with any no-confidence motion. He stated that the Government remains committed to developing human and physical resources through reforms aimed at producing rational, evidence-based citizens. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka moved that Hon. Rohini Kumari Wijerathna take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair and Hon. Wijerathna assumed it. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was stated in the recorded excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri concluded his remarks with a metaphorical criticism of certain political actors, suggesting they present themselves as brave while concealing their true nature. No specific policy proposal, question, or legislative matter was raised in this excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Muneer Mulaffer - Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister argued that the proposed education reforms are the result of long-standing discussions rather than a new NPP initiative, and said reforms are necessary to reduce pressure on children, address school disparities, and expand equitable access to subjects such as science for rural students. He criticized past governments and the Opposition for failing to improve education over decades while now questioning school facilities and reform preparedness, noting that concept papers had been publicized and MPs briefed. Citing rising school dropout figures from 2019 to 2024, he said implementation should proceed while identifying and correcting shortcomings, with government responsibility for improving infrastructure, technology access, and fair opportunities for all children. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi criticized the Government’s handling of proposed education reforms, alleging they were advanced for political purposes rather than children’s needs and without adequate consultation with the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education. He said prior committee processes could have identified issues such as the “Grade 6 error,” and urged the Government not to mislead the public. He stated that the Opposition would support further work in the committee to develop non-partisan education policy. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi ceded his remaining speaking time to Hon. O.S.B. Kaviratne, MP, without making substantive remarks on the matter under debate. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. Ruwan Wijeweera JJB AI summary Hon. Ruwan Wijeweera criticized the Opposition’s handling of discussions on the stone industry, saying claims about the absence of history or aesthetic value were not based on genuine intellectual debate. He supported the inclusion of transversal skill subjects such as literature appreciation from Grade 6, media studies, service sector studies, and global studies, arguing that these should not be rejected. He expressed disappointment, drawing on his experience as a former principal and teacher, at what he described as opposition-led campaigns against these education-related proposals. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Deputy Speaker AI summary The Deputy Speaker informed Hon. Sajith Premadasa that his allotted speaking time had expired. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 Hon. Sajith Premadasa — Leader of the Opposition AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa argued that proposed education reforms lack the proper Westminster-style process of Green and White Papers, public consultation, and detailed planning. He said the reforms do not adequately address structural issues such as examinations, school disparities, teacher training, resources, administration, and technology readiness, and warned against reforms benefiting elite schools while burdening parents and undermining free education. He called for equitable, modernized reforms that include early ICT education, emerging technologies, and recognition of free education as a fundamental right. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Deputy Speaker AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman was recognized by the Deputy Speaker and allotted 14 minutes to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was presented in this excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 Hon. Bimal Rathnayake — Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House of Parliament AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, as Leader of the House, moved the adjournment of Parliament. The motion was formally proposed by the Chair. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 22 January 2026 Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahuman seconded the motion for the First Reading of a Bill. The House agreed to the motion, ordered the Bill to be printed, and referred it under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment for a report. Bill Introduction: UNV Foundation Incorporation Bill Read →