Opposition mulls to bring in No-faith motion against Public Security Minister

By Sujith Hewajulige

The Opposition parties are contemplating to bring in a no confidence motion in Parliament against Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala, former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Premnath C. Dolawatta said claiming that the minister has failed to ensure national security.   
Claiming that the national security has been threatened, Dolawatta said that the no-faith motion is to be brought in especially considering the situation that has arisen following the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara and the revelation of threats to the life of Kalutara District Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Jagath Withana last week.   
He alleged that the government has failed to provide adequate security for the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman and to inform MP Withana about the threats to his life despite having received information on such threats.   
When the overall situation is taken, national security has collapsed, Dolawatta argued.