Complaint filed against Jaffna MP

November 22 - A group of civil society activists has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan, the newly elected independent MP for the Jaffna District.  

The activists asked the CID to investigate remarks made by Dr. Ramanathan in a video he posted on Facebook, which has sparked controversy.  

The video, which went viral on social media on November 21, showed the MP sitting in the seat reserved for the Leader of the Opposition during the first session of the 10th Parliament. Despite being asked repeatedly by parliamentary staff to vacate the seat, he refused to move.