Dates Fixed For No Confidence Motion Against Speaker

COLOMBO (News 1st); During today’s (14) party leaders’ meeting, it was decided to hold a debate on the motion of no confidence against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena next week. 

The related debate is scheduled to take place in Parliament on Tuesday, the 19th, and Wednesday, the 20th.

Additionally, the Parliamentary Communications Department has confirmed that the related vote for this motion will take place on Wednesday, the 20th, at 4:30 PM.

The motion of no confidence was jointly submitted by members of the opposition over their dissatisfaction over Speaker’s handling of the Online Safety Bill.