Asoka Ranwala
Member of Parliament (Gampaha District, NPP) · National People’s Power (NPP)
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Asoka Ranwala is facing charges.
On 11 December 2025 a jeep driven by former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala collided with a car and, per police, a motorcycle near Denimulla junction, Sapugaskanda, injuring a 25-year-old woman, her infant and her 55-year-old mother. Ranwala was arrested on 12 December on charges of reckless driving and failing to prevent an accident and granted Rs. 200,000 cash bail by the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court.
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On 13 March 2026 the Sapugaskanda Police Traffic Branch filed a charge sheet in the Mahara Magistrate's Court and the court ordered a warrant for his arrest after he did not appear. The charges are allegations that have not been tested in court.
The full running account, event by event, is in the Timeline and Court Cases tabs below.
Asoka Ranwala legal timeline
- 13 March 2026
Hearing
Ranwala was absent when the case was called before Mahara Additional Magistrate Bandara Ilangasinghe, who ordered a warrant for his arrest and production in court. The Sapugaskanda Police Traffic Branch filed a charge sheet the same day listing failing to prevent a collision, reckless driving, causing serious and minor injuries, and operating an unroadworthy vehicle resulting in severe harm.
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The case was put off to 10 July; the reports do not state the year. The reports do not say why he was absent or whether the warrant was executed or recalled.
Court: Mahara Magistrate's Court
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- 16 January 2026
Hearing
The case was called before Mahara Additional Magistrate Bandara Ilangasinghe. The victims' lawyer proposed a Rs. 750,000 settlement, citing vehicle damage valued at Rs. 600,000 and two lost mobile phones. The case was fixed for 13 March.
Court: Mahara Magistrate's Court
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- 19 December 2025
Hearing
Before Mahara Magistrate Bandara Ilangasinghe, the court temporarily suspended Ranwala's driving licence and ordered a driving fitness test at the National Transport Medical Institute. He did not appear; his lawyer said he was still receiving hospital treatment. His lawyer offered Rs. 50,000 to the injured woman and Rs. 25,000 each to the infant and the mother; the injured woman's husband declined.
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The magistrate said compensation cannot be ordered while the case is pending.
Court: Mahara Magistrate's Court
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- 12 December 2025
Arrested
Police announced the arrest of Ranwala on charges of reckless driving and failing to prevent an accident, a day after his jeep collided with a car (and, per police, a motorcycle) near Denimulla junction, Sapugaskanda. He was receiving treatment at the National Hospital, Colombo.
Court: Mahara Magistrate's Court
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- 12 December 2025
Bail Granted
The Maligakanda Magistrate's Court granted Ranwala cash bail of Rs. 200,000 on the evening of 12 December. The reports do not state any bail conditions.
Court: Maligakanda Magistrate's Court
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Asoka Ranwala court cases
Sapugaskanda road accident - traffic charges (11 Dec 2025 collision)
On 11 December 2025 a jeep driven by former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala collided with a car and, per police, a motorcycle near Denimulla junction, Sapugaskanda, injuring a 25-year-old woman, her infant and her 55-year-old mother. Ranwala was arrested on 12 December on charges of reckless driving and failing to prevent an accident and granted Rs. 200,000 cash bail by the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court.
On 13 March 2026 the Sapugaskanda Police Traffic Branch filed a charge sheet in the Mahara Magistrate's Court and the court ordered a warrant for his arrest after he did not appear. The charges are allegations that have not been tested in court.
What’s happened
Police said a vehicle inspection found a braking-system defect and that the jeep had not been properly maintained (Ada Derana, 15 Dec 2025). The Sunday Times reported police saying the Government Analyst found no alcohol, while noting a senior officer said the samples were taken about 14 hours after the crash. The Mahara court suspended his driving licence on 19 Dec 2025.
Reports do not say whether the 13 Mar 2026 warrant was executed or recalled, or what happened at the 10 July hearing (year not stated in reports). No plea, conviction or sentence has been reported.
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Asoka Ranwala political career
Ministerial positions
No ministerial positions publicly confirmed.
Other political positions
Member of Parliament (Gampaha District, NPP)
2024–?
Speaker of Parliament
2024–2024
Asoka Ranwala party history
Described as an NPP parliamentarian by the Sunday Times (Dec 2024), The Morning (Dec 2025) and Ada Derana (Mar 2026). Exact joining date unknown; Wikipedia additionally lists JVP membership, which is a single source and not recorded here.