INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena was compelled to temporarily adjourn parliamentary proceedings twice today (April 08), during the debate on
the International Monetary Fund’s report on Sri Lanka.The proceedings were suspended due to the unruly behaviour of two Members of
Parliament.Thereby, the Speaker ordered to temporarily remove Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs Chaminda Wijesiri and Tissa Kuttiarachchi
from the Chamber, pursuant to Standing Order 79 of the Parliament.The Speaker told the House that it is regrettable to witness such conduct
from two MPs while an important debate is in progress.
Parliamentary session commenced at 10.00 a.m
The adjournment debate on the IMF report is taken up until 8.00 p.m
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