No truth to reports on Prime Minister resigning - PM’s Office

The rumours circulated claiming that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is stepping down from his position are false, the Prime Minister’s Office says.

“Prime Minister’s office categorically denies rumors now in circulation to the effect that the Prime Minister is going to resign,” a statement said.

The PM’s Office also says that new arrangements to address issues relating to the supply of fuel, electricity and gas are being discussed.

Meanwhile, United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has rebutted the rumours claiming that he is slated to take up the position of prime minister.

Speaking further, the former prime minister stated that the only solution for the present situation is a national consensus.

Various news reports and social media posts had widely claimed today that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to resign.