Member of Parliament – Puttalam District | Attorney-at-Law | Committed to people-first politics 🇱🇰

Joined November 2011
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Met Ambassador @Satya_Rodrigo at @SLinItaly in Rome. Discussed key issues faced by Sri Lankans working across Italy and observed embassy services. Also exchanged views with the Sri Lankan community on improving service efficiency. #italysrilanka #chithralfernando
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Had a productive coffee meeting with Mr. Carmine Capasso, Consul of Sri Lanka in Napoli. We discussed the Sri Lankan community, bilateral ties, and opportunities to strengthen support and cooperation in Southern Italy. 🇱🇰🇮🇹
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Together with my colleagues in the Opposition, I formally signed over the no confidence motion against the Energy Minister to the Speaker. The same was handed over to the Hon Speacker a short while ago. This is a necessary step to hold those responsible accountable for the ongoing crisis affecting our people. We stand firm in our duty to demand transparency, responsibility, and better governance for Sri Lanka.
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@ Bay Of Bengal talks by @KonradAdenauer, had the opportunity to raise concerns with the Indian Consul General the recent incident involving our fishermen from Wennappuwa. Grateful for their attention to this matter and hopeful for a positive resolution. @IndiainSL @MoFA_India
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Grateful for the rare opportunity to meet @Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at his @ArtofLiving Ashram, Bengaluru. His message of peace, joy & inner harmony is truly inspiring.
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I said I haven’t seen the Grade 6 module. But how many govt MPs have? Major education reforms pushed with no White Paper, no transparency, no parliamentary scrutiny, just a PowerPoint. SJB is all for reforms. Nice try, @SirasaTVlk. Clip politics won’t hide failure.
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Chithral Fernando retweeted
අතුරුදහන් වූවන්ගේ පවුල් නොරවටා අනුමත වූ වන්දිය 2026 වත් දෙන්න காணாமல் போனோர்களினது குடும்பங்களை இனிமேலும் ஏமாற்றாமல், அங்கீகரித்த இழப்பீட்டை 2026 ஆண்டிலேனும் பெற்றுக் கொடுங்கள். Stop deceiving the families of the disappeared and provide the approved compensation in 2026 as well
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Chithral Fernando retweeted
ඉලක්කය 50,000යී සාර්ථකත්වය 28යී........ අය වැය තුන්වන දිනයට එක්වෙමින් @Chithralfernand #Budget2026LK #OppositionLK @ParliamentLK
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Condemned the horrific terrorist attack at Delhi Red Fort before my address to Parliament today. Paid tribute to the victims and expressed solidarity with India in this difficult hour. Violence has no place in our societies. @IndiainSL
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Met HE @santjha the Indian High Commissioner & handed over a formal request for ISRO’s DAT-SG NAVIC rescue system for Sri Lankan fishermen. My district’s families depend on fishing.These innovations save lives at sea & provide timely alerts plus fishing zone info. @IndiainSL
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Always striving for Sri Lanka’s progress. @sajithpremadasa 's constructive dialogue with Minister @nsitharaman on upgrading the Indo-Sri Lanka FTA for today’s trade realities. strengthening partnership for the mutual benefit of our peoples. 🇱🇰🇮🇳”
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The cross-party delegation travelled by train from Jaffna Station to Kankasanthurai station (KKS), ahead of their visits to KKS harbour and Palali International Airport, to gain a better understanding of inland and regional connectivity.
Day 2: Currently undertaking a study visit to Jaffna, a delegation of cross-party politicians, including members of parliament, engaged in a formal dialogue with Northern Provincial and local government representatives representing the ITAK, including mayoress of Jaffna. The discussions centered on critical issues in local governance and administration, with the aim of providing the delegation with a deeper understanding of regional challenges, notably, the devolution of power, citizens access to state services, police brutality and surveillance, regional connectivity and human rights related matters.
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Delighted to meet @saimurali_IFS @ Jaffna Cultural Centre as a Delegation led by MPs begin Jaffna tour on inclusive governance, reconciliation, and Northern development. @CGJaffna
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Met with @climateparl & @ParliamentLK for Caucus on Climate Parliament on #CommunityGreenEnergyZones in #LK. @sajithpremadasa & Prof L N Abeywikrama (Co-chairs), Dr. Dammika Patabandi (@Min_of_Env_SL ), Dr. Sergio Missana, Dr. Sanjay Kumar, MPs & officers joined the discussion.
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A delegation from the IMF met members of COPE & COPF in Parliament yesterday. Talks focused on electricity tariffs and key reforms in the power sector, aiming to ensure sustainability and transparency in future energy policies.@imfcapdev #SriLanka
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Voices rise, flames burn, and truth unfolds in Nepal. As protests intensify and leader resigns, social media remains the shield and spotlight. Protecting the right to express online is protecting democracy.
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Privileged to meet former President of Maldives, @MohamedNasheed, at the @TheCVF in Sri Lanka’s Parliament. His lifelong commitment to protecting our planet and championing climate action is truly inspiring. A pleasure to exchange thoughts with him.
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Honored to welcome the U.S. Congressional delegation from the @house_democracy led by @DvHL to Parliament for a productive exchange with the COPF chairman @HarshadeSilvaMP and members. Strengthening cooperation for transparent and effective public finance.
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Today marks 20 years since the passing of Lakshman Kadirgamar, one of Sri Lanka’s greatest statesmen. Reading his biography has been a journey of learning and inspiration, a reminder of his excellence, vision, and unwavering service to our nation.
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