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The opposition yesterday requested the Speaker to allow parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen, who was arrested recently, to attend parliamentary sittings.

Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella said MP Bathiudeen had a right to do so.

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane said MP Bathiudeen should first make a request in that regard.

MP Kiriella said Mr. Bathiudeen had already made a request asking him to be permitedv to attend parliamentary sittings.  (Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera)


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  • Buddhist Wednesday, 21 October 2020 02:29 AM

    Speaker violates Constitution for SLPP but he will not follow legal requirements of SJB.

    ChanakaJ Wednesday, 21 October 2020 02:33 AM

    Allowing criminals and charged individuals to be in parliament, representing us, is something that needs to be changed in our constitution. Only a banana republic would allow this nonsense!

    Ralaharamy Wednesday, 21 October 2020 05:16 AM

    precedent Mr.Speaker. You have set a precedent.

    Lumbini Wednesday, 21 October 2020 06:05 AM

    Why not? Those on the death raw has come to the parliament before.

    Derrick Wickramasinghe Wednesday, 21 October 2020 11:55 AM

    Proven Rogues cannot be permitted to Parliament Mister.

    Ranaweera Wednesday, 21 October 2020 06:41 PM

    Criminals protect Criminals. That is the way forward. Organize a protest rally demanding the release of Baithhuddin


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