Reports indicate that the Opposition has decided to continue its agitation against the refusal to take up for debate the no-confidence motion brought against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) stated that Opposition MPs are preparing to raise continuous privilege issues, asserting that the refusal to debate the motion has breached parliamentary privileges.
Key Points
- Opposition claims MPs' privileges breached by refusal to debate no-confidence motion
- Three MPs, including Opposition Leader, have already raised privilege issues
- Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih scheduled to make a statement today (05)
- Opposition insists motion will not be amended under any circumstances
Decision on privilege issues today
Three parliamentarians, including the Opposition Leader, have already submitted privilege questions regarding this matter.
Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih is scheduled to make an announcement today (05) on whether these privilege questions will be taken up for discussion. Meanwhile, Chief Opposition Whip MP Gayantha Karunatileka said they would continue to raise their voices if the privilege issues are not entertained.
Opposition insists motion will not be amended
The ruling party refused to debate the no-confidence motion submitted by the Opposition, claiming it contains matters prejudicial to court proceedings. The government also requested that the motion be amended and resubmitted.
However, the Opposition firmly maintains that the motion will not be altered in any way, as it contains nothing that interferes with the judicial process.
What next?
Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih is due to deliver a statement today (05) regarding whether the privilege issues will be taken up for discussion.
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