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Waiting for resignation serves no purpose; elect new Prez through Parliament: JVP

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Claiming that it was absurd waiting anymore for the President’s resignation, as he had fled the country disregarding his responsibility, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna said today Parliament had a right to elect a new President as per the Constitution.

JVP MP Vijitha Herath told a news conference that if the President had fled the country without officially tendering his resignation, it could be presumed as vacating the post.

He said there was a similar incident where Tunisian President Ben Ali fled the country without announcing his official resignation.

MP Herath said in terms of the provisions of the Article 38(2) of the Constitution, the Speaker and the Chief Justice can take a decision to elect a new President through Parliament.

He said both the President and the Prime Minister should step down to stabilise and bring back the country to normalcy.(Ajith Siriwardana)


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  • Radika Thursday, 14 July 2022 05:30 PM

    Very true Mr.Vijitha. Coward on run

    nuwan Thursday, 14 July 2022 05:33 PM

    Now it is the best opportunity for all 225 to step down. Why not the 3 MPs from JVP take the lead?

    Mahila Friday, 15 July 2022 05:37 AM

    True opportunists being exhibited. Not patriots! Same old Vinegar in new bottle, nominated brand Change??!!!

    John Fernando Thursday, 14 July 2022 05:42 PM

    But JVP has only 3 votes in the parliament.

    Lanka Wijesinghe Friday, 15 July 2022 07:29 AM

    Yes JVP has three seats. But today people have realized that giving 3 seats to JVP and two third to SLPP is the worst mistake they have done in last election.

    Man Friday, 15 July 2022 07:17 AM

    Vijitha is correct. What is the delay? 196 are elected by the people and not dropped from the air and those count.

    Anne Karunaratne Friday, 15 July 2022 08:03 AM

    Aiyoooo this JVP! We have witnessed enough of your "doings" so kindly keep away!!!!


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