More MPs hold dual-citizenship certificates: JO

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Claiming that there were more MPs who hold dual-citizenship certificates other than Geetha Kumarasinghe the joint opposition today said some embassies and countries were not willing to reveal these details.

Addressing a news briefing, MP Sisira Jayakody said some countries like Canada, Australia and Switzerland won’t give details of MPs especially that of TNA MPs.

He said the government has an obligation to obtain the details of the MPs and Ministers who hold dual-citizenship certificates.

“Even the Home Affairs Minister accepted that there could be such MPs. We urge the government to take legal action against them. The government can intervene and get information from foreign countries and embassies. However, it shows no interest in doing this,” he said.

The MP said had former MP Kumarasinghe joined the government accepting various invitations, she could have remained an MP.

When asked about the letter sent by the immigration controller informing the election observer PAFFREL that Ms. Kumarasinghe was the only MP who is a dual-citizen, MP Jayakody said it was not the case.

He reiterated the details should be obtained from embassies and not from Parliament as done by the Immigration Department.(Lahiru Pothmulla)

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Nalin Wednesday, 08 November 2017 11:39 AM

Instead of loose talk this man should give out names of Parliamentarians holding dual citizenship. These JO fellows are forever looking at loose ropes to light fires. It is true that there are thugs and cheats in the "yahapalanaya" government but, the thugs and cheats of the JO are all with "Distinctions.'

ceylon Wednesday, 08 November 2017 12:03 PM

lankans dont like lankaall can understand how good this country is.they go outbe citizen of democratic and fairly liveble countrycome back to loot here. via DM Android App

ILLEGAL MP . Wednesday, 08 November 2017 12:41 PM

IF THERE ARE SEND THEM ALL HOME FROM HOUSE. via DM Android App

roy Wednesday, 08 November 2017 02:19 PM

Is Basil dual citizen via DM Android App

Ganesh Wednesday, 08 November 2017 04:09 PM

Why can not he be questioned by CID by asking him to reveal the MPs who hold dual citizenship to facilitate to deprive of their illegal privilege on time.

neil Thursday, 09 November 2017 03:47 PM

Why parliament or who ever responsible cannot send document to declare wether they are duel or no SL citizen at all.

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