President arrives in Parliament

June 17, 2025 12:05 pm

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago.

Members of Parliament are currently debating the Regulations under the Convention Against Doping in Sports Act.

Earlier, several opposition members of Parliament walked out of the Parliament chamber in protest over the actions of the Speaker of House.

According to Chief Opposition Whip Member of Parliament Gayantha Karunathilleka, several MPs including those from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), walked out of Parliament after the Speaker refused to allocate time to discuss the on-going Iran-Israel conflict.

A decision has also been taken to boycott the afternoon session by the group.

Parliament convened at 9:30 a.m.

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