The appointment of MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena as the Chairman of COPE has triggered more resignations with more to follow.
The latest to resign was MP Dayasiri Jayasekara.
The first to step down was Eran Wickremaratne.
Among those who have resigned from the COPE so far are: Heshan Vithanage, Prof Charitha Herath, Shanakiyan Rasamanickam, MPs S. M. Marikkar and Gamini Welaboda.
Following their resignations more are expected to step down.
Former President Ranil Wickremesighe was remanded till August 26 by Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura a short while ago.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the CID this afternoon in connection with the misuse of public funds.
Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura suspended sittings for half an hour a short while ago pending a decision on whether to grant bail or remand former President Ranil Wickremesinghe .
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