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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- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake thanked the Supreme Court Bench for its judgment on the X-Press Pearl incident, noting its significance and the impact of the disaster on Sri Lanka. He stated that the Court had ordered compensation of US$1 billion and commended the judges, including a retiring senior justice, for acting within the law to safeguard national interests before moving the adjournment of the House. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika paid tribute to the late Hon. R. Sampanthan, noting his long parliamentary career from 1977 to 1983 and from 1997 until his death in 2024, his leadership of the TNA, and his tenure as Leader of the Opposition after 2015. He emphasized Sampanthan’s role in pursuing a democratic resolution to the national question, particularly through the TULF before the escalation of conflict, while noting the lack of sufficient support from the South. He also described Sampanthan as a principled, policy-oriented politician who separated public service from personal gain and said his contribution should be recorded with honour in Sri Lanka’s history. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika joined the House in expressing condolences on the deaths of former MPs Rajavarothiam Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, and Malini Fonseka. He said he wished to make particular reference to Hon. R. Sampanthan, noting the significance of a young Sinhala MP from the South speaking about a long-serving political leader in Sri Lanka’s history. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Geetha Herath expressed condolences on the deaths of former MPs R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana and Malini Fonseka. She particularly recalled Malini Fonseka’s service as a National List MP from 2010 to 2015, her work in parliamentary women’s and ministerial advisory committees, and her national and international recognition as a leading figure in Sinhala cinema. She also offered condolences to the families of Lucky Jayawardana and the other former Members, and prayed for their eternal peace. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella expressed condolences on the deaths of five former political figures, giving particular tribute to former Kandy District MP and State Minister Lucky Jayawardana. She recalled his public service in the Central Provincial Council and Parliament, his personal guidance to her, and conveyed condolences to his wife, sons, and the people of Kandy. She also noted the careers and service of Aberathna Bandara Herath Pilapitiya, Malini Fonseka, R. Sampanthan, and W. B. Ekanayake, extending sympathies to their families. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Thushari Jayasingha expressed condolences on the deaths of several former Members of Parliament, focusing particularly on former Kandy District MP Lucky Jayawardana. She recalled her personal acquaintance with him and outlined his political career, including service in the Uda Nuwara Pradeshiya Sabha, Central Provincial Council, Parliament, and ministerial roles related to transport, lands, urban planning, water supply and higher education. She conveyed condolences to his family and noted his long public service in the Kandy District. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan ITAK AI summary Gnanamuththu Srineshan paid tribute to five former Members, focusing especially on R. Sampanthan’s long legal and parliamentary career and his efforts to secure Tamil political rights through constitutional reform and dialogue with successive national leaders. He said Sampanthan pursued equality and a political solution through moderate, bridge-building politics, including during the Constitutional Assembly process under the “Good Governance” Government, but died with that objective unfulfilled. He also offered brief condolences for Abeyratne Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake and Lucky Jayawardana for their public service, and for Malani Fonseka for her distinguished contribution to cinema. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake offered condolences to the families of several former public figures being commemorated by Parliament. He recalled R. Sampanthan’s representation of the North and East, W. B. Ekanayake’s service to Rajarata, Abeyratne Pilapitiya’s roles in Parliament, provincial government and as Governor of Uva, Lucky Jayawardana’s work in the Kandy area, and Malani Fonseka’s contribution to cinema and brief service as a National List MP. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Sujith Sanjaya Perera AI summary Hon. Sujith Sanjaya Perera supported condolence motions for former MPs Abeyratne Pilapitiya, Lucky Jayawardana, W. B. Ekanayake, R. Sampanthan, and Malani Fonseka, recalling their public service and contributions. He highlighted Pilapitiya’s work in expanding postal and telecommunications services and later roles in Sabaragamuwa and Uva, Jayawardana’s service to Kandy, Ekanayake’s work in the North Central Province and Parliament, Sampanthan’s commitment to a democratic solution to the North-East issue, and Fonseka’s contribution to cinema and Parliament. He extended condolences to their families and said their conduct and political ethics should serve as examples for current representatives. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Condolences were expressed on the deaths of several former Members, with particular tributes to Hon. Lucky Jayawardana and Hon. R. Sampanthan. Hon. Mujibur Rahman recalled Jayawardana’s service to the Kandy District and Sampanthan’s long parliamentary career, including his role as Opposition Leader and his efforts to seek a political solution to the ethnic question within a united Sri Lanka. He stated that Sampanthan’s efforts were not fulfilled due to resistance from southern political parties and recalled the 2016 Independence Day singing of the national anthem in Tamil as a significant moment. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Janaka Senarathna JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Janaka Senarathna paid tribute to the late Hon. Abeyratne Pilapitiya, recalling his long political service as MP for Kalawana, Deputy Minister of Posts and Telecommunication, first Provincial Minister and Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa, Governor of Uva, and UNP organizer. He highlighted Pilapitiya’s education, family background, plantation work, and contributions to public life, while conveying condolences to his family following his death on 22 February 2023 at the age of about 97. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. R. M. Jayawardhana JJB AI summary R. M. Jayawardhana moved that Hon. Kaushalya Ariyarathne take the Chair, which was seconded and agreed to. Following the motion, Hon. Chanaka Madugoda left the Chair and Hon. (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne assumed it. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. B. Ariyawansha SJB AI summary Hon. B. Ariyawansha joined the vote of condolence for several former Members, with particular focus on the late Hon. Abeyratne Pilapitiya of the Ratnapura District. He recalled Pilapitiya’s parliamentary career from 1960, his later service as a Deputy Minister and Chief Minister, and his contributions to tea cultivation, road development, and the establishment of the Kalawana Divisional Secretariat. He also noted Pilapitiya’s political magnanimity in allocating land for a statue of Sarath Muttetuwegama after an election petition led to the loss of his seat, and extended condolences to all bereaved families. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi SJB AI summary Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi paid condolences to the late A. Pilapitiya, R. Sampanthan, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, and Malani Fonseka. He particularly recalled A. Pilapitiya’s service to Ratnapura, Kalawana, and Sabaragamuwa, including infrastructure work and public service roles, and also noted Lucky Jayawardana’s support to new MPs, Malani Fonseka’s cultural and parliamentary contribution, W. B. Ekanayake’s service to Anuradhapura, and R. Sampanthan’s role in Tamil political representation and inter-ethnic reconciliation. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam conveyed condolences on behalf of his party to the families of the late former Members, recalling Malani Fonseka’s contribution to cinema, Lucky Jayawardana’s service in Kandy, W.B. Ekanayake, and Abeyratne Bandara Herath Pilapitiya’s parliamentary, provincial and gubernatorial roles, including his resignation during the Kalawana constitutional dispute. He devoted much of the speech to R. Sampanthan, describing his long parliamentary career, leadership of the Tamil National Alliance and Opposition, and commitment to Tamil political rights, devolution, reconciliation, accountability and a negotiated solution to the national question. He highlighted Sampanthan’s role during the Indo-Lanka Accord period, his legal challenge during the 2018 constitutional crisis, and his continued post-2009 advocacy for a democratic political settlement. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB AI summary Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna paid tribute to former MPs being remembered, highlighting W. B. Ekanayake’s service in the North Central Provincial Council and Parliament, including his ministerial roles and work for the Anuradhapura District. He also commemorated Malani Fonseka, emphasizing her contribution to Sri Lankan cinema and cultural legacy. He extended condolences to the families of Ekanayake, Fonseka, and all former parliamentarians and ministers honoured in the sitting. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara paid tribute to several deceased public figures, focusing particularly on R. Sampanthan’s parliamentary career, role as a Tamil Opposition Leader, involvement in peace-related political engagement, and advocacy for Tamil people. He also recalled the public service of Lucky Jayawardana, W. B. Ekanayake and Abeyratne Pilapitiya in Parliament, provincial councils and ministerial roles, noting their contributions to their respective districts and provinces. He further honoured Malani Fonseka’s service as a National List MP and her contribution to Sinhala cinema, and extended condolences to the families of all those commemorated on behalf of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Jeevan Thondaman UNP AI summary Hon. Jeevan Thondaman offered condolences to the families of late former Members Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka, W.B. Ekanayake, and R. Sampanthan. He recalled their respective contributions to public service, culture, regional representation, and national engagement on the Tamil question, noting Sampanthan’s emphasis on service and equality among communities. He conveyed condolences on behalf of the Ceylon Workers’ Congress, the United National Party, and the up-country community. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana - Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security JJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana moved that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair during the sitting. The motion was seconded, agreed to, and the Deputy Chairperson of Committees left the Chair, after which Hon. Chanaka Madugoda assumed the Chair. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →
- 25 July 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary Namal Rajapaksa offered condolences on behalf of himself, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna to the families and parties of several deceased former parliamentarians. He recalled R. Sampanthan’s role as a democratic political leader representing Trincomalee, Malini Fonseka’s contribution to the arts and Parliament, W.B. Ekanayake’s service to Anuradhapura and support during the conflict period, Lucky Jayawardena’s work for Kandy and his party, and A. Pilapitiya’s service as Chief Minister, Governor, and public representative. Condolence Debate: Late Hon. Members (R. Sampanthan, A. Pilapitiya, W. B. Ekanayake, Lucky Jayawardana, Malani Fonseka) Read →