Large number of SJB MPs not in Parliament chamber

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A large number of SJB MPs were not in the Parliament chamber when President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressed Parliament today.

Those who were absent were Harin Fernando, Manusha Nanayakkara, Harsha de Silva, P. Digambaram, Thalatha Athukorala, Rajitha Senaratjne, Patali Champika Ranwaka, J. C. Alawathura, Kavinda Jayawardene and a few others.

Dr. de Silva when inquired by Daily Mirror said he could not attend as his mother-in-law passed away during the weekend

The only SJB MP who was present at the tea party was Kumara Welgama.

In addition Minister of Justice Ali Sabry and Wijedasa Rajapakse were also absent.

Absence of Christian clergy in the visitors’ gallery was another salient feature. Buddhist, Hindu and Islam clergy were present. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)

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Comments - 9

joshua Tuesday, 18 January 2022 08:20 PM

is there anything important to listen ?

Iwazaru Tuesday, 18 January 2022 08:33 PM

Sensible to keep off as it was all gibberish. Any person who understand economics or at least basic arithmetic will keep off.

Sam Silva Tuesday, 18 January 2022 08:38 PM

For our leader he doesn't need an audience as long as he does what he wants.

German Tuesday, 18 January 2022 09:37 PM

What is so important about him addressing the parliament? That is his job as a president, right? Just a normal working day.

N V Jen Tuesday, 18 January 2022 10:04 PM

By proroguing the parliament in December, Gota has proved that he is part of parcel of the corrupt deals. So sensible to avoid white washed statements

Nimco Wednesday, 19 January 2022 09:15 AM

What is the purpose of attending a parliament?

dperera Wednesday, 19 January 2022 09:29 AM

Can someone ask other side not be at the parliament too. Close this place, SL's foreign currency problem will be over. Everyone can live a happy life.

N SENA Wednesday, 19 January 2022 09:39 AM

IT WAS A BORE LISTENING TO THE SPEECH OVER THE TV

Enjoy amidst crisis. Wednesday, 19 January 2022 10:30 AM

The ones who attended were those who were keen to see the damsels dancing and to enjoy the tea party.

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