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UNP to occupy government benches in Parliament: Sujeewa

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UNP claimed that it will occupy the benches meant for the government when Parliament meets tomorrow.

UNP MP Sujeewa Senasinghe revealed this at a media briefing held this evening.

“We will occupy the benches meant for the government parliamentarians when the House meets as we have emerged as the legitimate government as a majority has rejected the administration led by the newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa,” he said.

“We hope the Speaker and the staff in the House will provide seats for us on government benches,” he added.

He also defended the Speaker’s decision to take up a voice vote. “There are provisions for the Speaker to call for a voice vote when members cause a disturbance without a debate or a vote taking place,” he said.

It was revealed that discussions are underway to decide on the next course of action and to ensure normalcy in the country. (Yohan Perera)


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  • nsathees Wednesday, 14 November 2018 09:37 PM

    Any aggressive move will plug the country in trouble. Wait till SC ruling . . .

    Unchikun Wednesday, 14 November 2018 09:47 PM

    It does not matter where you sit or wear as long as you know what to do. This is my philosophy.

    Keeraipidi Wednesday, 14 November 2018 11:27 PM

    The problem is who's who!

    Buddhika Lokubandara Wednesday, 14 November 2018 11:31 PM

    Maithripala Sirisena made a proclamation that he would resign within the hour if the parliament votes for Ranil - I think it is now more than 10 Hours and we do not see any letters of resignation from the President Maithripala Sirisena. C'mon Mr. President, keep your word - but then you are never a man of your word are you?

    Vernon Thursday, 15 November 2018 09:06 AM

    Parliament never voted for Ranil, neither do we when elections come.

    Aruni Thursday, 15 November 2018 12:05 AM

    And come with some bananas for interwals

    Jude Thursday, 15 November 2018 12:10 AM

    You may sit on their lap if they occupy gov't benches!! Huh!!

    Naman Thursday, 15 November 2018 12:51 PM

    The Parliamentarians should behave well in the PARLIAMENT and set an example to the general public.Do not behave like THUGS. They wear PURE white clothes but they are quite rotten inside.It’s TIME they stop the circus and carry on running the country in a civilised manner so that our COUNTRY will become a peaceful and prosperous one.


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