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Parliament will be dissolved prior to the debate on the no confidence motion already listed on the Order Paper, it is learnt.

Already, three no confidence motions have been handed over against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake and Public Order and Christian Religious Affairs Minister John Amaratunga.

Of them, the no confidence motion against Mr. Karunanayake has been listed for debate in Parliament on July 6. However, highly placed political sources said yesterday that Parliament would be dissolved before that, making way for a snap general election. Earlier, the President announced that a new Parliament would be in place by September.

The United National Party (UNP), the dominant party of the Government is pressing for the dissolution of Parliament. However, the Opposition, particularly the faction backing former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, is agitating for debates on the no confidence motions. It is learnt that the leaders of the political parties in the Opposition will raise this matter at the Business Committee meeting of Parliament today. Yet, the UNP has even passed a resolution at its Working Committee meeting that all these motions should be withdrawn.

In the meantime, the political parties have already started work on the preparation of nomination lists. The UNP has already received over 15,000 applications from prospective candidates. The party has decided to contest alone at the next election under its elephant symbol. (KB)

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  • upali Monday, 22 June 2015 11:12 AM

    Bringing no confidence motions also a part and parcel of democracy. Why the govt is scared? Is it tantamount to that the charges against Finance Minister have some truth?

    Prem Nath Thursday, 25 June 2015 11:31 AM

    There are more silent rogues in the UNP than in other parties.MS has realized this,but too late.

    mountain Tuesday, 23 June 2015 04:34 PM

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    J P Rajan Monday, 22 June 2015 05:27 PM

    I prayer is UNP should win the election with majority and put the stop the rogue MR coming back!!!

    Fair N Square Monday, 22 June 2015 05:09 PM

    Be glad u can say this coz of Yahapalanaya, were u able to utter a word under MR regime? democracy or demo-crazy?

    S.Sriranjan Monday, 22 June 2015 05:09 PM

    Better Dissolve the Parliament and face the re-election! Srilanka needs interlectuals in her Parliament!

    sobers Monday, 22 June 2015 04:45 PM

    Do our Parlimentarians serve the masses or themselves?

    Aquarius Monday, 22 June 2015 02:53 PM

    Absolutely right. We are where we are because of our politicians and their selfish political culture. We should rid of these and only bring in good, educated and cultured people dedicated to serve the people and country.

    Sharon Monday, 22 June 2015 02:42 PM

    You will see who the lost king is after General election. Asela, get medicine for your "Gunamaku" syndrome.....

    Nims Monday, 22 June 2015 02:23 PM

    IMMIGRATION!!! PLEASE MAKE SURE CENTRAL BANK ROBBER MAHENDRAN WILL NOT SLIP THROUGH YOUR GATES BEFORE OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ELECTIONS

    modaya Monday, 22 June 2015 07:46 AM

    It is a joke by the looters to the people. What they have done for the BETTERMENT of the people.

    Sincere Monday, 22 June 2015 11:05 AM

    How can MS ever think of yahapalanaya if a rogue cabinet is established under him? With a UNP Government he would be able to fulfill the pledges given to the masses before the Presidential elections.

    Bala Monday, 22 June 2015 10:29 AM

    So not a single crook yet fully charged in court or jailed as promised - only a show put up but no final result of all investigations. Even simple straight forward ones like Weerawansas wives passport racket still dragging on. We have been fooled again. Let us vote for anyone other than SLFP or UNP.

    sarath Monday, 22 June 2015 09:57 AM

    one will be the son of Rajitha. To me he is not representing the youth but for themselves

    sarath Monday, 22 June 2015 09:55 AM

    What they want is fully fledged Parliamentary system but do not want answerable to the parliament. why are they so afraid unless they some thing stronger than that they show. face the motion and answer to the people.

    John Monday, 22 June 2015 09:42 AM

    Are these Parliamentarians REALLY interested in Sri Lanka progressing as a country, or ONLY in their personal enrichment, as evidenced by meaningless bickering of party politics?

    Waco Monday, 22 June 2015 09:37 AM

    Will the Parliment be dissolved before the 6th July? Do not take things for granted. Patience of the general public has gone beyond the RED LINE.

    Asela Fernando Monday, 22 June 2015 09:17 AM

    The gost of lost king still playing havoc among law makers. Bad time for the general public.

    de silva Monday, 22 June 2015 08:20 AM

    The leader of the UNP yesterday told in a meeting that in the new government there will be jobs for the youths.We want to see how many young candidates will be given nomination from the party this time.

    fazil Monday, 22 June 2015 08:14 AM

    I guess the title should be Dissolution and not Dissotion.. better to check and correct it


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