Vijitha Herath
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- MP since
- Nov 2024
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Elections & Power Play
“the importance of fostering a broader and more in-depth dialogue in formulating an electoral system that ensured mandatory representation of women and provides opportunities for youth representation in Local Government Elections”
Earlier source · The Island“due to the failure to complete the delimitation process required for the implementation of the Mixed Member Proportional Representation system introduced under the provisions of the Act No. 17 of 2017, PC polls couldn't be held”
Later source · The IslandVijitha Herath calls for more women and youth in politics. Yet he admits Act No. 17 of 2017 failed to redraw electoral boundaries. That failure blocks the mechanism needed to deliver representation. He backs reform while the system to enable it remains broken.
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Recent public statements
“met visiting Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties”
“Sri Lanka deeply values the support of its old friend Russia during a time of pressing energy needs. The two countries share nearly 70 years of diplomatic ties and the present moment is ideal to further strengthen relations, including through long-term trade agreements”
“the PSC should obtain a clear understanding of the existing legal framework relating to the conduct of these elections hence the need to consult the Attorney General and EC”
“due to the failure to complete the delimitation process required for the implementation of the Mixed Member Proportional Representation system introduced under the provisions of the Act No. 17 of 2017, PC polls couldn't be held”
“the importance of fostering a broader and more in-depth dialogue in formulating an electoral system that ensured mandatory representation of women and provides opportunities for youth representation in Local Government Elections”
“Temporary solutions are not sustainable. We need a long-term strategy to deal with oil storage and distribution, given the global energy situation”
“විප ථෂයපෙන්ම ද්රවීකෘත වායුව - LNG - සහ gas supplies වලට ගරු අමාතයතුමා අවසර දුන්නා”
“ඉන්ධන මිල අපි හැපමෝටම අදාළි, රටව් ඔක්පකෝටම අදාළි”
“I have ordered the excavations as well as the DNA analysis to go simultaneously so that we can avoid delays”
“Adjournment Motion Type 2”
Question by Private Notice – Response
Adjournment Motion Type 2
Bill / Regulation / Order /Resolution - Debate Oral Contribution
Oral Contribution