The parliamentary session commenced at 1 pm today (19). However, the session was chaired by the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament in the absence of the Speaker, Karu Jayasuriya.
Deputy Speaker moved that a select committee should be appointed and requested MP nominations for the relevant matter be urgently handed over to the Parliamentary Secretary-General.
The Deputy Speaker then concluded the parliamentary session for the day.
Accordingly, the next parliamentary session will take place at 10 am on 23rd November.
MP Lakshman Kiriella stated that an investigation should be conducted against the MPs who damaged state property during the tense situations which occurred on 14th, 15th and 16th November at the Parliament.
Deputy Speaker responded that the Speaker will be promptly informed regarding the matter.
