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 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam sought clarification on whether the Motion would be amended to remove reference to the “Provincial Council Elections Act.” He argued that, since a Special Committee on Provincial Councils already exists and Government members would have a majority on any new Select Committee, Parliament should either delete that reference and pass the Motion or bring a new Motion rather than creating another committee on the same subject. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake stated that the reference to the “Provincial Council Elections Act” had been removed from the Motion, allowing it to proceed without obstructing Provincial Council elections. He said there was therefore no impediment or delay to holding those elections and expressed agreement. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that a separate Special Committee is already tasked with examining the electoral system for Provincial Council elections. He said the Motion had been discussed at the Parliamentary Business Committee and that its concerns could be considered when framing the Terms of Reference for the relevant Special Committees. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake stated that he had acted in response to Members’ requests and did not wish his Motion to hinder the holding of Provincial Council elections. He expressed support for resolving matters related to those elections and suggested removing references to the “Provincial Council Elections Act” from his Motion if the relevant Special Committee completes its report within three months, enabling his Select Committee’s work to conclude in a similar timeframe. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake briefly sought clarification from the Chair, asking the Speaker to repeat or clarify what had been asked. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper stated, by way of clarification, that where two committees are examining related matters, they may proceed differently and could reach contradictory positions. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake stated that all pending elections, including Provincial Council elections, should be held without delay. He said he removed reference to the Provincial Council Elections Act from the Motion to avoid prolonging the process, while expressing support for the Government’s initiative on the matter. He emphasized that his actions were intended to assist, not obstruct, the expeditious conduct of elections. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam objected to proceeding with a Motion establishing a Parliamentary Select Committee that would cover the Provincial Council Elections Act while an existing Select Committee on Provincial Councils was already in place. He requested a ruling, arguing that having two committees on the same matter with different reporting timelines could create procedural and legal confusion. He proposed either postponing and amending the Motion or deleting the reference to the Provincial Council Elections Act so it could be passed that day, warning that otherwise it would be opposed. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Motion was brought by agreement and that any proposed amendment should be considered when the Committee meets. He said delaying the Motion would amount to an obstruction, noting that two Committees already exist to deal with the matter. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam opposed the proposed amendment to remove the section on Provincial Councils from the Motion, noting that a parliamentary Select Committee on Provincial Council Elections is already considering the matter. He asked the Speaker to rule, after consulting officials, whether the words “Provincial Council Elections Act” could be deleted and the Motion passed immediately, or whether the amended Motion should be brought back on the next sitting day. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised a point of order. No substantive argument or proposal was recorded in the provided excerpt. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper raised a procedural objection under Standing Orders 92(2), 101 and 102, noting that the Provincial Councils Elections issue included in the Motion was already before an existing Select Committee. He argued that an oral statement deleting those words was insufficient and that the proposer should withdraw the Motion and reintroduce it in amended form to ensure procedural validity. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, raised a point of order concerning the acceptance of a Motion. He requested that he also be heard on the matter. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC NDF AI summary Seconding the Motion, Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC proposed that the words “Provincial Council Elections Act” be deleted from it. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake moved for a Select Committee to review Sri Lanka’s election laws, including laws on voter registration, local authority, parliamentary and presidential elections, and to recommend amendments, consolidation or reforms. He noted that previous reform efforts and committee reports had not been implemented. He proposed excluding Provincial Council elections to avoid duplication with a separate government process and suggested the committee report within six months rather than one year. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Ravi Karunanayake moved the Motion and noted that the Government had introduced a Bill concerning Provincial Council elections. He argued that the Committee need not spend further time on that issue, as it could be addressed within the relevant Committee process. Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Moved that the Bill be read a Third time and sought leave to correct language, printing, grammatical and numerical errors and make consequential amendments. The motion was agreed to, and the Bill was read a Third time and passed. Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill - Third Reading Read →
- 17 February 2026 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake registered a protest during the proceedings, stating that the matter in question was not being accepted. No further details or substantive arguments were provided in the extract. Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill - Committee Stage Read →
- 17 February 2026 The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara stated that the Government does not agree, indicating its opposition to the matter under consideration. Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill - Committee Stage Read →
- 17 February 2026 Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake moved two new clauses relating to parliamentary pension reforms. The first would preserve existing pension entitlements for former Members of Parliament aged 65 or above at the commencement of the Act, while the second would allow hardship-based exemptions for former MPs whose sole livelihood depends on the parliamentary pension, subject to review by an independent committee comprising judicial, audit, and Treasury representation and based on financial disclosure. Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill - Committee Stage Read →