Await rankings for MPs of the new parliament after the budget debates. Meanwhile, check out the Manthri blog for the latest updates from parliament.

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Debutants in parliament: Doing better in the opposition

As many as 88 (38%) of the 225 members in the current Sri Lankan...

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Is the National List Serving its Purpose?

- National list MPs Contribute 25% More in Parliament.

- Opposition...

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Half the Parliament will be over 65 in the next 15 years

It is well known that Sri Lanka has an ageing population; that is, the...

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One third of Parliamentarians have not participated in Adjournment Motions

Parliamentary proceedings allow for various opportunities of...

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The Arena of Written Questions in Parliament is Dominated by a few Gladiators

The Arena of Written Questions in Parliament is Dominated by a few...

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Women in Parliament: Average Contribution 60% Less than Men

For a South Asian Country, Sri Lanka might be considered relatively...

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Is the National List Serving its Purpose?

National list MPs contribute 25% more in Parliament  
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The Public Petition – A forgotten tool of Parliament

Petitioning parliament is a long established democratic tool that was...