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- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam paid tribute to former MP Somasundaram Senathirajah, recalling his long parliamentary service, role in ITAK/TNA, and consistent advocacy for a political settlement enabling Tamil self-rule in a merged North and East. He highlighted Senathirajah’s influence on younger MPs, his work in the Eastern Province while a National List MP, and his history as a political detainee before entering Parliament. He also referred to Senathirajah’s close association with his family and said his death was a loss to the party, the Tamil community, and the country. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB AI summary Ajith P. Perera expressed condolences on behalf of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya for the deaths of former MPs Kosala Nuwan Jayawira, Mavai S. Senathirajah, Donald Dissanayake, and J. R. P. Suriyapperuma, recalling their public service and contributions. He particularly highlighted Senathirajah’s role in democratic politics, advocacy for detainees’ rights and due process, and support for the “Gamata Eliya” electrification programme in the North. He also raised concern over a presidential pardon granted on 12 May 2025 following a conviction in the Anuradhapura High Court, stating that constitutional procedures and Supreme Court standards on pardons should be observed. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dammika Patabendi - Minister of Environment JJB AI summary Minister Dammika Patabendi paid tribute to the late MP Kosala Nuwan Jayawira of Kegalle, noting his brief parliamentary service after being elected in November 2024 and his work on COPE. He highlighted Jayawira’s background in student activism, local government service in Dehiowita, anti-corruption work, environmental campaigns against harmful projects including oil palm cultivation, and support for estate workers’ wage demands. He said Jayawira’s death at 38 was a loss to Parliament, the NPP, Kegalle District, and the country, and conveyed condolences to his family and supporters. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala JJB AI summary Hon. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala paid tribute to the late former MP Donald Dissanayake, highlighting his long public career from local government in Gampaha to the Western Provincial Council and Parliament. He recalled Dissanayake’s contributions to education, roads, electrification, health facilities, religious institutions, scholarships, and child development centres in the Gampaha District, as well as his roles in parliamentary committees and government assignments. He conveyed condolences on behalf of the Gampaha District to Dissanayake’s family and colleagues. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Rajapaksha JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rajapaksha delivered condolence remarks for former Members J.R.P. Suriyapperuma, Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, Mavai S. Senathirajah and Donald Dissanayake. He highlighted Suriyapperuma’s contributions as an educator, scholar, public servant, SLFP office-bearer, author, advocate of local industry and National List MP, describing his role in intellectual and political life. He also noted Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera’s work in Parliament, particularly on COPE, and conveyed condolences to the families of all the deceased Members. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara paid tribute to four late political figures: J.R.P. Suriyapperuma, Donald Dissanayake, Mavai S. Senathirajah, and Kosala Jayaweera. He highlighted Suriyapperuma’s intellectual and political role in the SLFP and leftist movements, Dissanayake’s service in Gampaha and in parliamentary responsibilities, Senathirajah’s long-standing leadership in Tamil politics and commitment to non-violent advocacy, and Jayaweera’s youth activism, anti-corruption work, and contributions in COPE. He conveyed condolences to their families and offered prayers for their peace. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Rajapaksha JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rajapaksha formally seconded the matter before the House. The question was then put and agreed to, after which Hon. Chanaka Madugoda took the Chair. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara moved that Hon. Chanaka Madugoda take the Chair. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Deputy Secretary-General AI summary The Deputy Secretary-General requested that a Member propose a name to the Chair, indicating a procedural step in the proceedings. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan ITAK AI summary Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan paid tribute to the late Mavai Somasundaram Senathirajah, outlining his family background, education, and long involvement in Tamil political activism from the 1960s, including opposition to standardization and language policies, repeated imprisonment, and leadership roles in youth movements. He recalled Senathirajah’s parliamentary career from 1989 to 2020, his leadership of ITAK, and his decision in 2013 to step aside as a Chief Ministerial candidate for Justice C.V. Wigneswaran. He conveyed condolences, on behalf of the people of Trincomalee District and ITAK, to Senathirajah’s wife, children, and relatives. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration moved that Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara assumed it. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar - Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources JJB AI summary Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar expressed condolences on the death of Hon. Mavai S. Senathirajah and recalled his long role in Tamil politics, including participation in non-violent struggles, imprisonment, and parliamentary advocacy on Tamil issues. He noted Senathirajah’s constructive engagement across political differences, his links with both Tamil political leaders and militant-era figures, and his commitment to grassroots concerns. On behalf of the NPP, he thanked Senathirajah for his public service and conveyed condolences to his family. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Rauff Hakeem conveyed condolences on behalf of several parties for four former Members: Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, Donald Dissanayake, J.R.P. Suriyapperuma, and Mavai S. Senathirajah. He recalled Jayaweera’s brief but notable parliamentary and electoral contribution, Dissanayake’s service in local, provincial and parliamentary roles, and Suriyapperuma’s prominence as an orator, political thinker and public educator, suggesting his writings be collected and republished. He gave extended tribute to Senathirajah’s six decades in Tamil national politics, his imprisonment and work with TULF leaders, his engagement on Tamil-Muslim relations and national issues, and conveyed sympathies to his family. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka conveyed condolences on behalf of the Opposition Leader, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and himself for four former Members. He paid tribute to Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera’s brief parliamentary service, youth leadership and COPE membership; Mavai S. Senathirajah’s democratic advocacy for Tamil rights and land issues; Donald Dissanayake’s local government, parliamentary and development work in Gampaha; and J.R.P. Suriyapperuma’s political, intellectual and oratorical contributions. He extended sympathies to their families and acknowledged their service across party lines. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake moved Votes of Condolence for former MPs Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera and Mavai S. Senathirajah. He outlined Jayaweera’s education, JVP/NPP political work, local government service, brief parliamentary tenure including COPE membership, and sudden death at 38, requesting that Parliament’s condolences be conveyed to his family. He also recounted Senathirajah’s long parliamentary service for Jaffna under the TNA, leadership of ITAK, educational and political background, and death at 82, asking that condolences be sent to his wife, children, and family. Debate: Votes of Condolence for Four Former MPs Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson formally seconded the motion for the Bill, after which the House agreed to it. The Bill was read a First time, ordered to be printed, and referred under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Health and Mass Media for a report. Papers: Private Members' Bills Introduction Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Waruna Liyanage SJB AI summary Moved for leave to introduce a Bill to incorporate the National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka. Papers: Private Members' Bills Introduction Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Kins Nelson SJB AI summary Hon. Kins Nelson seconded the motion for the Bill’s First Reading. The House agreed to the question, 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 report. Papers: Private Members' Bills Introduction Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Waruna Liyanage SJB AI summary Moved for leave to introduce a Bill to incorporate the Tredzo Development Foundation. Papers: Private Members' Bills Introduction Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala seconded the motion for the First Reading of a Bill. The House agreed to the question, the Bill was ordered to be printed, and it was referred under Standing Order No. 52(6) to the Minister of Health and Mass Media for report. Papers: Private Members' Bills Introduction Read →