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While condemning the statement issued by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya stating that he would have to continue with the previous statuses in Parliament until a clear majority was shown in Parliament, the Government today requested the Speaker to withdraw it saying that it was personal and a politically driven statement.
“Making such a biased statement is unconstitutional and illegal. Decision on certain matters have to be taken according o the Constitution. The Speaker has no right to decide, who should be the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister should be appointed by the President,” Foreign Minister Sarath Amunugama said.
He said Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa had been appointed by the President according to the Constitution and added that proroguing of the Parliament could also be done only by the President.
Former Deputy Speaker Thilanga Sumathipala said the Speaker had no provision to take a stance like this and requested him to withdraw the statement.
He said it was the Speaker who was trying to destabilize the country and said the Speaker should take the responsibility.
Dee Monday, 05 November 2018 03:17 PM
Which Government? DM, be a bit more specific!
mali Monday, 05 November 2018 03:51 PM
What dont you without bragging summon the parliament and prove the majority. End of the story.
Abu Mukarram Monday, 05 November 2018 04:03 PM
Interesting . Shocking... now they say that the speaker's statement is UNCONSTITUTIONAL lol
Jinn Monday, 05 November 2018 04:10 PM
Mr Speaker, we salute you for your brave statement.
mali Monday, 05 November 2018 04:14 PM
if presisent decides to remove the speaker and appoint Thilanga dont be surprised.
Nuwan Monday, 05 November 2018 04:21 PM
Keep fighting among yourselves and destroy the country. You don't need terrorists to do that. You know what, tiger sympathisers are having fun, enjoying every bit of the drama.
Samson Tuesday, 06 November 2018 11:51 AM
How can a statement be unconstitutional when unconstitutional action has been taken.
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