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- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Mano Ganesan argued that while the Budget belongs to the Government, the Budget Debate is a parliamentary responsibility requiring Opposition participation. He asked that scheduling be handled fairly so Members can attend debates while also carrying out field responsibilities, clarifying that his concern was not about religious festivals, exams or New Year. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake participated in the Government debate on 17 February 2025. No further substantive remarks, policy positions, questions, or proposals are provided in the supplied text. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Mano Ganesan called for fair conditions for the upcoming local council election campaign expected by end-April, stating that the Opposition would present its position to the country. He said the Government was strong and free to contest to win, but emphasized that the Opposition must also be given a fair opportunity, noting that it no longer has COPE. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake read out a list of Members, including government and opposition representatives, in reference to an event or attendance matter dated 25 November. He added that the person addressed was not in Parliament that week, implying they would otherwise have attended. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan clarified that he had not accused the addressed party of resorting to post-election violence. He requested that his party also be given adequate time to campaign, arguing that decisions made at a party leaders’ meeting did not represent all parties because not everyone was present. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake cited a 25 November 2024 Party Leaders’ Meeting decision that all party leaders agreed Local Authorities Elections should be held with fresh nominations. He argued that the election could be conducted after the Budget Debate concludes on 21 March, subject to the Election Commission’s timetable, and rejected suggestions to delay elections for political advantage. He also stated that his side does not use State property or State media for campaigning. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Mano Ganesan SJB AI summary Hon. Mano Ganesan urged the Minister of Public Security to investigate a reported assault on a Tamil youth at the Udulgama/Homadola Division of Watawala Plantations, alleging that dogs were set on the victim and calling for police action against those responsible. He linked the incident to wider concerns about abuses and racism affecting Malaiyagam communities in plantation areas, including in the South, and asked the Government to prevent recurrence. He then argued that holding local government elections during the Budget Debate would deny Opposition Members a level playing field, as they must attend Parliament while also campaigning, and requested fair campaign conditions rather than postponement. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Sunil Watagala, Attorney-at-Law - Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister supported the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill, arguing that it is required to proceed with the postponed 2023 Local Government Elections in line with Supreme Court rulings. He said the previous administration unlawfully obstructed the poll by withholding funds and pressuring officials, leading to findings that constitutional rights under Articles 12(1) and 14(1)(a) were violated. He rejected Opposition claims that the Government was delaying or pressuring the Election Commission, stating that the Bill was brought promptly and that the Commission must conduct the election while respecting other legally required polls. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Hon. Faiszer Musthapha clarified that, in relation to Provincial Council elections, he had only tabled an independent Delimitation Commission report and had not presented and opposed his own Bill. He acknowledged shortcomings in the current electoral framework, including female representation, ward numbers, and population-based delimitation, and urged the Government to use the 90-day period provided in the Bill to introduce necessary amendments. He asked the Government to consider Opposition views and relevant timing factors such as examinations and the Sinhala New Year while proceeding with election-related reforms. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake questioned the Minister regarding a court case related to the Delimitation Report, asking whether the Minister had appeared as a lawyer in that matter. He also pressed the Minister to clarify whether he had opposed the same Delimitation Report that he had tabled, highlighting the apparent inconsistency and repeatedly seeking a direct answer. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan supported the inclusion of youth representation alongside the women’s quota in the Local Authorities Elections framework, but raised concerns about instability under the existing 60:40 mixed electoral system. He urged consideration of a 70:30 ward-to-proportional ratio, questioned why the 5 per cent threshold used in other elections is not applied to local government seat allocation, and asked whether these changes could be included by amendment. He also cautioned against holding elections too hastily given examinations, the Budget debate, Easter observances, and Ramadan, and requested a practical election date that would not disrupt these activities. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. Deputy Speaker [The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih] AI summary The Deputy Speaker recognized Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan and allotted him seven minutes to speak. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 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 supported the Bill to cancel the 2023 local government nominations and call fresh nominations, citing party leaders’ consensus after the new Parliament met and practical changes in parties, candidates and public mandate since the postponed poll. He referred to the Supreme Court’s findings on the 2023 election postponement, including the violation of fundamental rights and the Court’s determination that this Bill requires a two-thirds majority, while stressing that the election must be held expeditiously. He argued that statutory timelines allow polling around late April after the Budget, supported refunding candidate deposits, and noted proposed 25% youth nomination allocation and strengthened women’s representation. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara said his party supports the Bill to cancel previous local government nominations and allow new nominations, noting that the 2023 election was postponed despite court action seeking its conduct. He requested that deposits paid by more than 80,000 earlier candidates be refunded before new nominations are called, and urged that the Election Commission independently determine a practical election timetable without political direction. He also raised concerns about clashes with the Budget debate, examinations and the New Year period, and called for electoral reforms including electronic voting, stronger youth and women’s representation, neutral election administration, and changes to defects in the local government electoral system. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB AI summary The Minister moved the second reading of the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill, explaining that it seeks to cancel the nominations accepted for the postponed 2023 local authority elections and call fresh nominations. He said the postponement had violated fundamental rights, as determined by the Supreme Court, and that fresh nominations were needed to protect the franchise and candidacy rights of those who became eligible in 2023–2024. He stated that the Bill reflects an all-party understanding reached in November 2024 and urged Parliament to pass it to restore elected representation in local authorities. Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill: Second Reading Read →
- 17 February 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary The member asked for clarification on the order of proceedings, specifically whether certain matters would be taken up immediately or later. Appropriation Bill, 2025: Second Reading - Debate Adjourned Read →
- 17 February 2025 Members of Parliament AI summary A list of Members of Parliament elected at the 14 November 2024 General Election was presented, organized alphabetically and including electoral district or National List status. It also notes members who entered Parliament from 12 December 2024, providing a procedural record of the composition of Parliament as of 17 February 2025. Parliamentary Structure and Committees Read →
- 17 February 2025 Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) – Official Report AI summary The sitting is identified as part of the Official Report of the Parliamentary Debates of Sri Lanka’s Tenth Parliament, First Session, on 17 February 2025, Volume 317. No substantive speech, argument, proposal, question, or policy issue is provided in the excerpt to summarize. Parliamentary Structure and Committees Read →
- 17 February 2025 Communications Department AI summary The record lists the officials of Parliament’s Communications Department serving on 17 February 2025, including the Acting Director, public relations and media managers, public relations officers, media officers, and office coordinators. It is an administrative personnel entry rather than a parliamentary speech or policy statement. Parliamentary Structure and Committees Read →
- 17 February 2025 Information Systems and Management Department AI summary The entry lists the personnel of the Information Systems and Management Department as of 17 February 2025, headed by Director Mr. N. B. U. Nawagamuwa. It records staff across systems engineering, analysis, security, administration, programming, web editing, operations, technology, and technical assistance roles. Parliamentary Structure and Committees Read →