Politics and Parliamentary Research: Recent submissions
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Gone for the Gold - Parliamentary report card: Ali Sabri Raheem
(Manthri.lk, 2023-09-22)This infographic was created as a response to the motion unanimously passed in the Parliament on 22nd September 2023 to temporarily remove Muslim National Alliance (MNA) MP Ali Sabri Raheem from all parliamentary committees. ... -
Political Career of Ali Zahir Moulana
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-17)These infographics gives personal details (such as date of birth, educational qualifications, profession, family connections to politics) of Ali Zahir Moulana and details of his political career i.e. start date of political ... -
Parliamentary Report card: Ajith Mannapperuma - September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to August 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-20)This infographic is created as a response to the suspension of SJB MP Ajith Mannapperuma from parliament for a month for grabbing the Mace in parliament. This report card shows the contribution of MP Ajith Mannapperuma ... -
Parliamentary Report card: Naseer Ahamed
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-06)This infographic is created as a response to the Supreme court determination to uphold the expulsion of Sri Lanka Muslim Congress MP and former minister of Environment; Naseer Ahamed from his party. This report card shows ... -
Parliament Summary - August 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-04)This infographic includes the summary of parliament in August 2023. There were 8 parliament sittings in August 2023. During the 8 parliament sittings, 78 written questions were asked but only 54 questions were answered. ... -
Most Active MPs in Parliament in August 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-03)This Infographic shows the Most Active MPs of the 9th Parliament in August 2023. They are Buddhika Pathirana, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Premanath C. Dolawatte, Susil Premajayantha, and Lakshman Kiriella. Buddhika Pathirana ... -
Most Discussed Topics - in parliament in August 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-03)This Infographic shows the most discussed topics in the 9th Parliament in August 2023 and the MPs who contributed the most to those topics. Topics and contributors are National Heritage, Media and Sports (Buddhika Pathirana ... -
Expelling of SJB MPs - Parliamentary Report card: Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara
(Manthri.lk, 2023-07-19)This report card was created as a response to the removal of SJB MPs Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara from the party for accepting ministerial portfolios as the Minister of Tourism and Lands and Minister of Labour ... -
Running for President - Parliamentary Report card: Sajith Premadasa
(Manthri.lk, 2023-05-17)This infographic is created as a response to the decision of Working Committee of SJB to name SJB party leader Sajith Premadasa as the party's next presidential candidate. This report card shows the contribution of MP ... -
Executive Dominance: How Big is the Sri Lankan Executive, in Comparison to Other South Asian Countries?
(Manthri.lk, 2023-08-19)VR's Manthri Team analysed executive dominance within South Asian legislatures. This infographic delves into comparing the size of the Sri Lankan executive with its South Asian peers, including reflecting the actual numbers ... -
Parliamentary report card: Dayasiri Jayasekara – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to July 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-09-06)On September 6, 2023, MP Dayasiri Jayasekara announced that the president of SLFP, Maithripala Sirisena, has suspended his party membership and removed him from his position as general secretary. VR's Manthri Team analysed ... -
Parliamentary report card: Chamara Sampath Dasanayake – August 2020 to June 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-08-09)On August 8, 2023, State Minister of Primary Industries Chamara Sampath Dasanayake was criticised by opposition MPs for using 'unparliamentary language' in parliament, while a group of students were also in attendance. ... -
Parliamentary report card: Ali Sabri Raheem – August 2020 to March 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-05-25)This report card shows the contribution of MP Ali Sabri Raheem (MNA) in the 9th parliament. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from August 2020 to March 2023. This includes overall rank (218/225), Puttalam district ... -
Parliamentary report card: G.G. Ponnambalam – August 2020 to April 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-06-07)This report card shows the contribution of MP G.G. Ponnambalam (AITC) in the 9th parliament. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from August 2020 to April 2023. This includes overall rank (62/225), Jaffna district rank ... -
Parliamentary report card: Lohan Ratwatte – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to April 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-06-23)This report card shows the contribution of MP Lohan Ratwatte (SLPP) in 8th and 9th parliaments. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to April 2023. This includes ... -
Parliamentary report card: Wimal Weerawansa – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to April 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-06-19)This report card shows the contribution of MP Wimal Weerawansa (SLPP) in 8th and 9th parliaments. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to April 2023. This includes ... -
Parliamentary report card: Piyankara Jayaratne – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to May 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-07-13)This report card shows the contribution of MP Piyankara Jayaratne (SLPP) in 8th and 9th parliaments. It is based on analysis of Hansard data from September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to May 2023. This includes ... -
Absent Legislators: Where have all the MPs gone?
(Manthri.lk, 2023-08-25)This infographic shows the absenteeism of MPs during 8 major votes taken by division in the parliament from January 2023 to July 2023. According to the analysis, on average 39.3% of MPs were absent when the votes were taken ... -
Parliamentary report card: Keheliya Rambukwella – September 2015 to February 2020 and August 2020 to May 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-07-18)Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the SJB will present a no-confidence motion against the Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella. VR's Manthri Team analysed his performance in the parliament. The report card ... -
Expunged Statements: What are they?
(Manthri.lk, 2023-09-01)This infographic explains about the statements of MPs which are expunged by the Speaker in the parliament. As well, the infographic shows the nature of statements that can be expunged by the Speaker. There are 10 MPs who ...