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Parliamentary Procedure
9,520 speeches · 1,565 speakers
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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- 10 January 2025 The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB AI summary R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara supported condolence motions for former legislators Kumara Welgama, Tudor Gunasekara, and H. Nandaseena. He recalled Welgama’s 30 years in Parliament, ministerial service, and later move to the SJB, and noted Gunasekara’s parliamentary, ministerial and diplomatic roles, his personal land donations for housing, and his family’s continuing public links. He also acknowledged Nandaseena’s service across local, provincial and national levels, and conveyed condolences on behalf of the SJB and personally to the families. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law SLPP AI summary On behalf of the SLPP and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, condolences were conveyed on the deaths of former Minister Kumara Welgama, H. Nandaseena, and Tudor Gunasekara. The speech recalled Welgama’s SLFP background, role in the “Mahinda Sulanga” movement and later SLPP formation, Tudor Gunasekara’s service as a UNP politician and Gampaha District Minister, and Nandaseena’s grassroots work and service in Anuradhapura as District Coordinating Committee Chairman. The remarks concluded with expressions of sympathy to their families and wishes for their attainment of Nibbana. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayathissa moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The motion was agreed to, after which Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed the Chair. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Rauff Hakeem paid tribute to the late Hon. Kumara Welgama, recalling his long parliamentary service since 1994, his development work in Kalutara, his SLFP identity, and his conduct during political unrest and communal tensions. He also acknowledged the late Hon. Tudor Gunasekara’s role in winning Mahara for the UNP in 1977, contributing to Gampaha’s development, and serving as an ambassador. He further noted the late Hon. H. Nandaseena’s service in the North Central Provincial Council and Parliament, and extended condolences to all three families. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha conveyed condolences on the death of Hon. Kumara Welgama during the condolence motions, particularly on behalf of the Kalutara District and the people of Matugama and Agalawatta. He recalled Welgama’s background, entry into SLFP politics in 1982, election to Parliament in 1994, and continuous parliamentary service until his death. He described Welgama as a simple, forthright, people-centred politician who maintained close relations with ordinary citizens and expressed his sympathies to Welgama’s family present in Parliament. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary J.C. Alawathuwala paid tribute to late former Members Kumara Welgama, Tudor Gunasekara, and H. Nandaseena, recalling their parliamentary service and contributions to Kalutara, Gampaha, and Anuradhapura respectively. He highlighted Welgama’s long parliamentary career, local development work, and decision to oppose Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s candidacy on principle; noted Gunasekara’s service as a UNP MP and diplomat; and described Nandaseena’s progression through local, provincial, and national politics. He conveyed condolences to all three families and wished strength to their successors in public life. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Chaminda Lalith Kumara JJB AI summary Chaminda Lalith Kumara, in his maiden speech, expressed condolences for the late Kumara Welgama, H. Nandaseena, and particularly former Gampaha District MP Tudor Gunasekara. He recalled Gunasekara’s service as MP for Mahara from 1977 to 1983, as the first District Minister for Gampaha, and later as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Romania and Hungary, emphasizing his modesty, public service, and contribution to promoting Sri Lankan tea abroad. He said Gunasekara’s example should guide current politicians to act with integrity and carry forward aspirations for national and social progress, and requested that Parliament’s condolences reach his family. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana paid tribute to the late Hon. Kumara Welgama, recalling his nearly 30 years in Parliament, ministerial service, and longstanding role in Kalutara politics. He highlighted Welgama’s contributions to infrastructure development in Agalawatta, employment opportunities in transport-related sectors, and annual provision of school supplies to Grade 1 students. He also noted Welgama’s independent political positions, the assault he suffered during the Aragalaya, and his later call for leniency toward the assailants. He conveyed condolences on behalf of the Kalutara political fraternity and referred to Senal Welgama continuing his father’s political path. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe - Deputy Minister of Labour JJB AI summary Mahinda Jayasinghe paid tribute during Votes of Condolence to former MPs Tudor Gunasekera, Kumara Welgama, and H. Nandasena. He highlighted Gunasekera’s service as a Mahara Village Council member, MP, first District Minister of Gampaha, and ambassador, noting his connection with ordinary villagers despite an affluent background. He also recalled Welgama’s reputation for living among common people and Nandasena’s rise from Padaviya Pradeshiya Sabha to leadership in Anuradhapura politics, and conveyed condolences to all three families. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara paid tribute to three late Members, noting in particular that one of them assisted people irrespective of political affiliation. He concluded by offering prayers for peace for all three deceased Members. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Presiding Member [The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne] AI summary The Hon. Speaker vacated the Chair, and the Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne assumed the Chair as Presiding Member. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara paid tribute during Votes of Condolence to the late Kumara Welgama, outlining his political career, ministerial service in transport, power and energy, industry and Tri-Forces welfare, and his later opposition to Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s 2019 nomination and formation of the New Lanka Freedom Party. He condemned the 2022 Aragalaya-era attack on Welgama, saying it seriously affected his health, and conveyed condolences to his family. He also commemorated H. Nandasena’s service in provincial and parliamentary politics in Anuradhapura and Tudor Gunasekera’s career as a UNP MP for Mahara and later ambassador, extending sympathies to their families. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development JJB AI summary The Minister spoke during Votes of Condolence for former MPs Kumara Welgama, H. Nandasena and Tudor Gunasekera. He recalled working with Welgama after entering Parliament in 2004 and described his political activism and public role, and also noted his association with Nandasena in the North Central Provincial Council and Parliament despite political differences. He conveyed condolences to their families and colleagues, particularly on behalf of Anuradhapura representation for Nandasena. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka paid tribute to the late Kumara Welgama, highlighting his long parliamentary service, role in the SLFP and Kalutara politics, ministerial work in transport, industrial and hydropower initiatives, hospital ward projects, and assistance to ordinary citizens across party lines. He also remembered Tudor Gunasekera for his UNP career, service as Mahara MP and first District Minister of Gampaha, and contributions to public facilities, employment, housing, and land donations. He further noted H. Nandasena’s progression from cooperative service to local, provincial, and parliamentary roles in Anuradhapura, including coordinating committee leadership, and conveyed condolences to the families of all three former Members. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary On behalf of the Government, condolences were extended to the family of former Minister Kumara Welgama, recalling his long political career representing the Kalutara District across several parties and roles. The remarks highlighted his work as an SLFP organizer from 1982, his later ministerial and development contributions, and his reputation for accessibility, independence, and willingness to act according to his convictions. The Minister also noted Welgama’s efforts in later years to guide younger politicians and wished him peace. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa paid tribute to former Members of Parliament Kumara Welgama, H. Nandasena and Tudor Gunasekera, recalling their political careers, ministerial roles and public service. He highlighted Welgama’s contributions to infrastructure, health and welfare projects and his candid political style; Nandasena’s advocacy for CKDu-affected communities and fertilizer subsidy issues in Anuradhapura; and Gunasekera’s service in Mahara, Gampaha District education and health initiatives, and diplomatic posts. He conveyed condolences to their families and expressed respect for their service. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Moved votes of condolence for former MPs Kumara Welgama, Tudor Gunasekera, and H. Nandasena, noting their parliamentary service, political careers, ministerial or public roles, and contributions to their districts. He highlighted Welgama’s long representation of Kalutara and ministerial work, Gunasekera’s service as Mahara MP and first District Minister of Gampaha, and Nandasena’s service in Anuradhapura and provincial politics. The House was asked to convey its condolences to their families and to record respect for their public service. Votes of Condolence: Hon. Kumara Welgama, Hon. H. Nandasena, and Hon. Tudor Gunasekera Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary A motion was moved to suspend Standing Order 88 for the sitting day and set Parliament’s hours from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. It further provided that the Speaker would adjourn Parliament at 5.30 p.m. without putting a question; the motion was agreed to. Procedural Matters: Oral Questions Postponement and Sitting Hours Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary The Minister questioned the procedural basis for the matter being raised in Parliament. He asked under which provision the Member was seeking to proceed at that time. Procedural Matters: Oral Questions Postponement and Sitting Hours Read →
- 10 January 2025 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration JJB AI summary The Minister of Justice and National Integration presented the 2023 Performance Report of the Department of Justice to Parliament. He proposed that the report be referred to the relevant Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Tabling of Reports: Monetary Policy Framework and Justice Department Performance Reports Read →