Tense situation ensues in Parliament
April 21, 2021 12:27 pm
A tense situation has ensued in the Parliament a short while ago over the debate on final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on political victimization.
The adjournment motion is scheduled to be taken up for debate in Parliament tomorrow (April 22) and the day after (April 23).
Heated exchange of words ensued after Chief Opposition Whip MP Lakshman Kiriella said it was the Opposition that requested for a debate on the relevant PCoI report.
He urged the Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to allow the Opposition to commence the debate as they called for it.
In response, the Leader of the House Minister Dinesh Gunawardena noted that a decision was reached during the party leaders’ meeting to allow the ruling faction to table the report and to proceed with the debate.
He went on to say that the majority of those who were subjected to politically victimization are supporters and associates of the ruling faction. He alleged that it was the Opposition that sought revenge on them.
According to reports, the parliamentary session has now resumed after being adjourned for 10 minutes.
