Politics and Parliamentary Research: Recent submissions
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Budget 2024 - Voting Breakdown - Second Reading
(Manthri.lk, 2023-11-22)On November 21, 2023, the second reading of the Budget 2024 (Appropriation Bill) was passed with a majority of 45 votes. The following compilation of infographics reflects the list of MPs that voted in favour, against and ... -
Petition Dismissed - Diana Keeps Her Parliament Seat
(Manthri.lk, 2023-11-08)On October 31, 2023, the Court of Appeal dismissed the petition that sought the disqualification of SJB MP Diana Gamage from holding a parliament seat due to her alleged citizenship. The infographic further delves into the ... -
Contribution in Parliament - August 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-06)This infographic shows the overall contribution of MPs in 9th parliament in August 2023. As per the analysis, 171 MPs contributed to parliament proceedings at least once whereas 54 MPs did not contribute at all during ... -
COPF Appoints New Chairperson
(Manthri.lk, 2023-06-08)On June 7, 2023, the parliament appointed SJB MP Harsha de Silva as the chairperson of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF). VR's Manthri Team analysed his performance in the parliament. The report card shows the ... -
Unreachable Public Representatives
(Manthri.lk, 2023-11-17)Manthri.lk sent out three email campaigns from 27 October to 7 November 2023 with read tracking, to check how many MPs open their emails. 176/225 emails bounced which indicates that either their inboxes were full, or their ... -
Budget Speech 2024
(Manthri.lk, 2023-11-13)On November 13, 2023, the Budget Speech that highlights the start of the budget cycle for the service of the financial year of 2024, was delivered by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, ... -
Cricket Board Out!
(Manthri.lk, 2023-11-09)On November 9, 2023, the Resolution of Parliament brought forward by Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, "for removal of the officials including the Chairman of the corrupt Sri Lanka Cricket" - was passed without a vote. -
Cabinet Reshuffle: Parliamentary Report Cards of Newly Appointed Ministers
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-24)On October 23, 2023, a cabinet reshuffle took place, during which the ministerial portfolios of four MPs - Keheliya Rambukwella, Ramesh Pathirana, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya and Mahinda Amaraweera - were changed. Considering ... -
Cabinet Roulette: Questioning the Rationality of Jumbled Cabinet Reshuffles
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-26)On October 23, 2023, a cabinet reshuffle took place, during which the ministerial portfolios of four MPs were changed. Accordingly, former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella was appointed as the new Minister of Environment, ... -
Most Active MPs in Parliament in September 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-10)This Infographic shows the Most Active MPs of the 9th Parliament in September 2023. They are Sajith Premadasa, Sudharshana Denipitiya, Susil Premajayantha, Lakshman Kiriella and Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Sajith Premadasa ... -
Most Discussed Topics in parliament in September 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-07)This Infographic shows the most discussed topics in the 9th Parliament in September 2023 and the MPs who contributed the most to those topics. Topics and contributors are Justice, Defence and Public Order (Sajith Premadasa ... -
Parliament Summary - September 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-08)This infographic includes the summary of parliament in September 2023. There were 8 parliament sittings in September 2023. During the 8 parliament sittings, 74 written questions were asked but only 29 questions were answered. ... -
MCCs Mostly MIA
(Manthri.lk, 2023-09-29)This infographic delved into how frequently Ministerial Consultative Committees (MCCs) have met between November 2020 and August 2023. Parliamentary Standing Order 112 (6) requires MCCs to meet ‘at least once a month’, to ... -
100 years of COPA
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-19)The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 17, 2023. As an Oversight Committee, COPA is tasked with overseeing the use of public funds for executing public policies. This infographic ... -
Online Safety Bill is Constitutional
(Manthri.lk, 2023-11-08)On November 8, 2023, the Deputy Speaker announced in Parliament that the Supreme Court determined that the Online Safety Bill is not inconsistent with the constitution. -
International Day of Democracy 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-09-15)The International Day of Democracy is celebrated, on September 15, providing an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. One way this is checked is through elections, as public participation in such ... -
More Tax on the EPF? - Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill Explained
(Manthri.lk, 2023-09-08)This infographic provides insight into the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill, discussing its purpose, background and implications. -
Incidents of Violence - Parliamentary report cards: Uddika Premarathne and Selvarajah Kajendran
(Manthri.lk, 2023-09-18)This infographic was created as a response to the two attacks against AITC MP Selvarajah Kajendran and SLPP MP Uddika Premarathne. This infographic shows the contribution of both MPs in 9th parliament. It is based on ... -
Appointment of Acting Ministers: Parliamentary report cards - Shehan Semasinghe and Premitha Tennakoon
(Manthri.lk, 2023-05-05)This infographic was created as a response to the appointment of two acting ministers by the President during his visit to the United Kingdom to attend the coronation of King Charles III. Accordingly, current State Minister ... -
MPs Attendance in Parliament - September 2023
(Manthri.lk, 2023-10-13)This infographic shows the attendance of MPs in the parliament during the 8 sittings in September 2023. This infographic also highlights the 9 MPs who have not attended a single meeting during these 8 sittings in September. ...