Opposition demands debate after rejection of no-confidence motion against Speaker
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On 11 November, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) acknowledged that the no-confidence motion against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne was no longer in the parliamentary process.
Handed to Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera on 12 October, the motion accused the Speaker of bribery, corruption, irregularities, and abuse of power.
The Island reported that the Speaker rejected the motion himself. Lankadeepa reported that the ruling party rejected a debate, claiming the motion was sub judice, an allegation the Opposition denied.
SJB Kurunegala District MP Dayasiri Jayasekara said the Opposition will demand an immediate debate this week, warning they will raise the charges throughout the budget period if it is refused.
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How the story developed
- EසිThis storyThe SJB confirmed the no-confidence motion was removed from the parliamentary process.
- EThe opposition scheduled a meeting to determine their strategy regarding the blocked no-confidence motion.
- EOpposition MPs disrupted parliamentary proceedings to protest the refusal to debate the no-confidence motion.
- සිDayasiri Jayasekara announced plans to report the blocked debate to international human rights bodies.
