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    • Female Representation in Sri Lankan Legislature (1931 - 2023) 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-03-08)
      In light of International Women's Day, which was celebrated on 8 March, Manthri.lk explored Sri Lanka's female representation in the legislature since 1931. Female representation in both the State Council (1931 to 1947) ...
    • Electricity Bill - Voting Breakdown - Second Reading 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-06-06)
      On June 6, 2024, the second reading of the Electricity Bill was passed with a majority of 44 votes. The following compilation of infographics reflects the list of MPs that voted in favour, against and MPs who were absent ...
    • World Environment Day 2024: Does the Parliament Spend Enough Time Discussing the Environment 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-06-05)
      This infographic shows the ranking of the topic out of the 15 topics monitored (8/15), the percentage of total time spent on the topic (4.7%), the number of MPs who contributed to the topic (186), and the top 5 contributing ...
    • Too Many Cooks Spoil the Soup: Executive Dominance: Comparing the Size of Sri Lanka’s Executive to Top Effective Governance Countries and South Asian Peers 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-03-25)
      VR's Manthri Team analysed executive dominance within South Asian legislatures and countries ranked in the top 20% of the Effective Governance Index. This infographic compares the size of Sri Lanka’s executive with its ...
    • Can Sri Lanka Function with 45 Ministers? 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-03-18)
      A white paper published by Verité Research recommended that a maximum of 15 cabinet ministries, with no more than 45 ministers in total, could create a rational structure for the government. This number aligns with Article ...
    • Institution Confusion 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-03-04)
      Government institutions have often shifted between ministries without a clear rationale. The following compilation of infographics highlights three examples of such institutions: the Department of Immigration and Emigration, ...
    • Contribution in Parliament - June 2024 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-07-12)
      This infographic shows the overall contribution of MPs in 9th parliament in June 2024. As per the analysis, 71 MPs did not contribute at all during June 2024. This infographic indicates the top 5 contributors of the month. ...
    • Contribution in Parliament - May 2024 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-06-20)
      This infographic shows the overall contribution of MPs in 9th parliament in May 2024. As per the analysis, 144 MPs contributed to parliament proceedings at least once whereas 81 MPs did not contribute at all during May ...
    • Contribution in Parliament - February 2024 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-04-17)
      This infographic shows the overall contribution of MPs in 9th parliament in February 2024. As per the analysis, 132 MPs contributed to parliament proceedings at least once whereas 93 MPs did not contribute at all during ...
    • Contribution in Parliament - April 2024 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-06-14)
      This infographic shows the MPs who did not contribute at all in parliament in April 2024. As per the analysis, 130 MPs contributed to parliament proceedings at least once whereas 95 MPs did not contribute at all during April 2024.
    • Most discussed topics in Parliament in May 2024 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-06-11)
      This Infographic shows the most discussed topics in the 9th Parliament in May 2024 and the MPs who contributed the most to those topics. Topics and contributors are Governance, Administration and Parliamentary Affairs ...
    • Most Active MPs in Parliament in May 2024 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-06-12)
      This Infographic shows the Most Active MPs of the 9th Parliament in May 2024. They are Sajith Premadasa (SJB), Shehan Semasinghe (SLPP), Susil Premajayantha (SLPP), Ranjith Siyambalapitiya (SLPP) and S. M. M. Muszhaaraff ...
    • Parliament Summary - May 2024 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-06-10)
      This infographic includes the summary of parliament in May 2024. There were 7 parliament sittings in May 2024. During the 7 parliament sittings, 55 written questions were asked but only 32 were answered. There were 3 motions ...
    • MPs Attendance in Parliament - February 2024 

      Parliamentary Reseach Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-03-15)
      This infographic shows the attendance of MPs in the parliament during the 6 sittings in February 2024. This infographic shows the 44 MPs who were absent for the ceremonial opening of the 5th session of the 9th Parliament ...
    • Inside the Chamber - Voting in Parliament 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-03-13)
      This infographic provides insights into the voting process in parliament. It explains the importance of a quorum, the various voting methods, and the Speaker's role in announcing the results. Voting can be conducted by ...
    • Contribution in Parliament - March 2024: 78 MPs with no contribution 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-05-17)
      In March 2024, 147 MPs contributed to parliamentary proceedings at least once, while 78 MPs did not contribute at all during the 7 sittings held. The following compilation of infographics highlights the list of MPs with ...
    • MPs Attendance in Parliament - June 2024 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-07-05)
      This infographic shows the attendance of MPs in the parliament during the 7 sittings in June 2024. The infographic highlights 2 main bills debated in the parliament during 7 sittings in June 2024 as well it shows the 4 MPs ...
    • Political Career of R. Sampanthan 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-07-01)
      These infographics gives personal details (such as date of birth, educational qualifications, profession, family connections to politics) of R. Sampanthan and details of his political career i.e. start date of political ...
    • Political Career of H. Nandasena 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-04-04)
      These infographics gives personal details (such as date of birth, educational qualifications, profession, family connections to politics) of H. Nandasena and details of his political career i.e. start date of political ...
    • Contribution in Parliament - January 2024: 83 MPs with no contribution 

      Parliamentary Research Team (Manthri.lk, 2024-04-01)
      In January 2024, 142 MPs contributed to parliamentary proceedings at least once, while 83 MPs did not contribute at all during the 6 sittings held. The following compilation of infographics highlights the list of MPs with ...