Topic
Security & Defence
869 speeches · 214 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. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera, M.P. JJB | 77 |
| 2 | Hon. Ananda Wijepala, M.P. JJB | 65 |
| 3 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 39 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 23 |
| 5 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 18 |
| 6 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 18 |
| 7 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 17 |
| 8 | Hon. Mujibur Rahman, M.P. SJB | 16 |
| 9 | Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P. ITAK | 16 |
| 10 | Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam, M.P. ACTC | 15 |
Speeches
869 on this topic- 12 November 2025 The Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam ACTC AI summary Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam questioned the basis for the Minister’s claim that education in the North had improved over the past seven months and requested supporting evidence. He also alleged that the military presence in the North and East was a main cause of the drug problem and asked when it would be removed. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence stated that the Government is developing a programme to grant NVQ certification to Tri-Forces personnel based on their practical skills and service experience. He said discussions have been held with relevant ministers, ministries, and the Vocational Training Authority to implement a special programme, “Ranaviru Vāpasāyaka Abhiman,” under the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development. The initiative has identified 28 focus sectors and aims to support ex-service personnel in entering the national labour force and contributing to the economy. Oral Question: Personnel Recruited to Tri-Forces under Direct Entry (Q.1119/2025) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga noted that many directly recruited military personnel and war veterans retire around ages 40 to 42 with trade skills acquired during service. He asked whether the Ministry would create pathways to upgrade and certify those skills and guide retirees into employment, particularly for those who do not wish to become entrepreneurs. Oral Question: Personnel Recruited to Tri-Forces under Direct Entry (Q.1119/2025) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekera provided figures on direct-entry recruitment to the Tri-Forces and said such personnel are employed in specified construction, technical, agro-technical, administrative and specialist trades according to service needs. He stated that these recruits receive only limited orientation rather than full military and weapons training, are deployed within their recruited trades, and are promoted under service-specific procedures. Regarding Tri-Forces reorganization, he said no decision has been taken to remove or compulsorily retire such personnel, while programmes including a planned “Mission Reboot” pilot are being developed to integrate retiring and retired service members’ skills into the national economy. Oral Question: Personnel Recruited to Tri-Forces under Direct Entry (Q.1119/2025) Read →
- 11 November 2025 The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB AI summary Lt. Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga asked the Minister of Defence for detailed information on personnel recruited to the Tri-Forces under direct entry for professional duties, including numbers by force, professions, reasons for this recruitment category, deployment differences, and rank and promotion arrangements. He also sought clarification on whether such personnel would be removed in any Tri-Forces reorganization, whether counts or assessments had been made, and whether programmes had been discussed for those to be removed or retired. Oral Question: Personnel Recruited to Tri-Forces under Direct Entry (Q.1119/2025) Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala JJB AI summary The Minister stated that the Civil Security Department had recently been brought under the Ministry of Public Security and that around 5,000 CSD personnel seconded to the Department of Wildlife Conservation for human-elephant conflict mitigation were being released, with 3,975 already returned. He said most personnel are now being assigned near their home districts, specific cases raised by the Member would be re-examined, and future deployments would follow a proper system prioritizing nearest duty stations. Oral Question: Civil Security Department – Annual Income and Expenditure (Q.1113/2025) Read →
- 10 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs provided a written reply giving district-wise Civil Security Department personnel strength as at 1 January 2025, totalling 31,422 officers, with figures across multiple districts including Ampara, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura and others. He also tabled expenditure details for 2024 and 2025, showing departmental and National Budget allocations mainly for salaries, recurrent expenditure and capital spending. The reply further set out income earned from departmental projects, including agriculture and related services, security services, DASH services, cleaning, entertainment and training, with Rs. 2,173.73 million in 2024 and Rs. 937.65 million up to 31 October 2025. Oral Question: Civil Security Department – Annual Income and Expenditure (Q.1113/2025) Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary The Minister stated that special attention would be given to proceeds of crime, including assets linked to narcotics and other organized crime, through a recently established investigative unit. He said the Government would also focus specifically on Jaffna and take appropriate interventions. Oral Question: Mob Violence Incidents Since 2020 (Q.1010/2025) Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy raised a supplementary question on drug-linked gang activity in Jaffna, particularly around the Thirunelveli and Kokkuvil markets. He asked what specific measures are being taken to address harassment, assaults, drug peddling, usurious lending, and related crimes in those areas, while noting public support for the President’s wider anti-narcotics and anti-crime drive. Oral Question: Mob Violence Incidents Since 2020 (Q.1010/2025) Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB AI summary Uniform law enforcement is maintained through the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Police Ordinance, Departmental Orders and IGP circulars, with directions issued to police and local administration when required. Organized crime and mob-related violence are identified as comparatively higher in the Western and Southern Provinces, particularly in specified police divisions including Colombo North, Nugegoda, Gampaha, Elpitiya, Tangalle, Galle and Matara. Measures cited include intelligence-led policing, offender surveillance, public awareness, enhanced patrols and checks, Interpol action, firearms and narcotics seizures, rapid response units, prosecution of corrupt officials, expedited investigations, financial inquiries, harbour checks, prison-related monitoring, inter-agency coordination, and specialized provincial crime divisions. Oral Question: Mob Violence Incidents Since 2020 (Q.1010/2025) Read →
- 8 November 2025 The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs for provincial data since 2020 on reported mob violence or mob-lynching incidents and related prosecutions under the Penal Code, prevention of terrorism, or public security laws. He also sought details on measures to ensure uniform law enforcement, any directives issued to police and local administration, identification of high-risk districts, and preventive interventions in those areas. Oral Question: Mob Violence Incidents Since 2020 (Q.1010/2025) Read →
- 7 November 2025 Mr. Speaker - The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne AI summary Parliament was informed of a message from the President, dated 9 October 2025, issued under the Public Security Ordinance. The President stated that, under Section 12, all members of the Armed Forces had been called out to maintain public order in specified areas, and that Parliament was being notified in accordance with Sections 2(3) and 21(2) of the Ordinance. Message from the President and Speaker's Certificate Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa urged the Deputy Speaker to take immediate action to provide security to the Member concerned, saying the matter should not be delayed until after harm occurs. Referring to the killing of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, he said Members’ security had been raised for months and called for a clear response on how national security claims align with the safety needs of elected representatives and civilians. Security Concerns Raised by Opposition Members - Jagath Vithana Death Threat Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Jagath Vithana SJB AI summary Hon. Jagath Vithana informed Parliament that the IGP had sent a confidential notification to the Kalutara DIG naming a person allegedly planning to assassinate him when he leaves home in his vehicle. He tabled the notification and requested that the Speaker be informed and that appropriate security measures be taken for him and other Members of Parliament. Security Concerns Raised by Opposition Members - Jagath Vithana Death Threat Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Police investigation teams are examining the murder of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, including telephone data, with the expectation that both the gunmen and those who planned the attack will be arrested soon. The Minister of Public Security is expected to brief Parliament on risk assessments and security arrangements for threatened people’s representatives. Investigations are also ongoing into Provincial Councillors alleged to have links with the underworld or organized criminal gangs, with disclosures to be made by the Ministry in due course. Procedural Matters: Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Security Concerns Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe raised concerns about threats to the safety of Members of Parliament, stating that he had faced a serious life threat in the Ampara District and had complained to the Inspector-General of Police and the Minister of Public Security. Referring to a recent incident and earlier requests made at a meeting chaired by the President, he asked that appropriate action be taken to ensure the security of people’s representatives. Procedural Matters: Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Security Concerns Read →
- 24 October 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Raised concerns over insecurity faced by local authority leaders and Members of Parliament, alleging the spread of underworld violence and “state terrorism” affecting public service. He asked when the requested MIMD risk assessment for elected representatives would be conducted and when adequate protection would be provided. He also demanded action to apprehend those responsible for the daylight assassination of a Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman who had reportedly sought police protection, and urged engagement with the IGP to ensure security for citizens and elected representatives. Procedural Matters: Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Security Concerns Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika expressed condolences over the murder of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman while rejecting Opposition attempts to characterize it as a Government-linked political assassination before investigations were complete. He argued that the Adjournment Motion should focus on building a national programme to eliminate drugs and organized crime, which he said had spread for decades with political patronage and was now affecting youth across the country. He cited large drug seizures, prison overcrowding, and recent shootings as evidence of the scale of the problem, and urged all parties to support the Government’s efforts to sever links between politics, narcotics, and organized crime. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Gayan Janaka JJB AI summary Hon. Gayan Janaka supported the proposal to eradicate drugs and organized crime through a national, collective effort, criticizing the Opposition for disrupting the debate. He cited recent seizure figures for narcotics, illicit pills, and illegal firearms to argue that the issue is a major national challenge with alleged historical political links. He said drug abuse is harming children, families, universities, professions, and religious institutions, and called for action to reduce supply and demand, rehabilitate affected youth, establish rehabilitation centres in every district, and mobilize religious leaders, civil society, and citizens under the President’s leadership. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa argued that officials leading the Government’s campaign against drugs and the underworld are being targeted in Parliament and online to weaken that effort. He urged the Opposition, particularly the SJB, to support a bipartisan national campaign against organised crime and drug trafficking, especially after one of its own local government members was reportedly victimized in an underworld clash. He called on all parties not to undermine police and anti-corruption officials working on the issue and to unite during what he described as a critical opportunity. Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) Read →