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Office for National Unity and Reconciliation Bill - Voting Breakdown - Second Reading
(2024-01-10)
On January 9, 2024, the second reading of the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation Bill was passed with a majority of 41 votes. The following compilation of infographics reflects the list of MPs that voted in favour, ...
Online Safety Bill - Voting Breakdown - Second Reading
(Manthri.lk, 2024-01-24)
On January 24, 2024, the second reading of the Online Safety Bill was passed with a majority of 46 votes. The following compilation of infographics reflects the list of MPs that voted in favour, against and MPs who were ...
Parliamentary report card: Chaminda Wijesiri – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to October 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2024-01-09)
On January 9, 2024, SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri announced his resignation as a member of parliament. VR's Manthri Team analysed his performance in the parliament. The report card shows the contribution of MP Chaminda Wijesiri ...
Inside the Chamber - What’s a standing order?
(Manthri.lk, 2024-02-14)
This infographic provides insight into Standing Orders of Parliament, which are considered to be the most important source of parliamentary procedure, which guides Parliament’s operations, debates and decision making. It ...
Family Connections in the Sri Lankan Parliament
(Manthri.lk, 2024-02-05)
Manthri.lk found that 66 MPs (at minimum) in the 9th Parliament has family connections in public office, encompassing 28% of the total MPs. A person in public office is defined as having been elected at a national or ...
Inside the Chamber - The legislative process: How do laws pass?
(Manthri.lk, 2024-02-02)
This infographic provides insight into the legislative process in parliament, discussing the types of government bills presented to parliament, including how these bills undergo the first, second and third reading. The ...
Inside the Chamber - Secretary General of Parliament
(Manthri.lk, 2024-02-16)
This infographic delves into the Secretary General (SG) of parliament, who is the chief executive officer responsible for the efficient functioning of parliament and its related activities. It further covers their role and ...
Political Career of Sanath Nishantha
(Manthri.lk, 2024-01-26)
These infographics gives personal details (such as date of birth, educational qualifications, profession, family connections to politics) of Sanath Nishantha and details of his political career i.e. start date of political ...
Inside the Chamber - What's the Constitutional Council?
(Manthri.lk, 2024-03-01)
This infographic delves into the Constitutional Council of Sri Lanka (CC), a 10-member body established under the 19th Amendment to the Constitution that is tasked with making recommendations on key appointments such as ...
Inside the Chamber - The Throne Speech
(Manthri.lk, 2024-02-07)
On February 7, 2024, the 5th session of the 9th parliament was ceremonially declared open by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. He then presented the Statement of Government Policy, which was known as the “Throne Speech” in ...