Special party leaders’ meeting called to decide on Parliament sittings

Special party leaders’ meeting called to decide on Parliament sittings

November 27, 2025   11:29 am

A special party meeting has been called to decide on the conduct of Parliament sittings in the upcoming days, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Samantha Viddyarathna.

According to the Minister, the meeting will take place at 2:00 p.m.

Meanwhile, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently chairing a special meeting within the Parliament complex to discuss the prevailing disaster situation in the country.

Leader of the House Minister Bimal Ratnayake confirmed that the President invited all Members of Parliament from affected districts for the discussion.

In response to a question raised in Parliament by the Chief Opposition Whip Member of Parliament Gayantha Karunathilleka, regarding the measures taken by the government in response to the disaster situation in the country, Speaker of House Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne and Minister Bimal Ratnayake provided the update.

He further stated that by this afternoon, the Minister of Public Security and relevant ministers will also deploy staff members to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.

 

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