JVP MP Vijitha Herath has said that an impeachment motion can be brought against President Maithripala Sirisena as he has been found guilty following the Supreme Court’s verdict today.
"The President should now appoint the Prime Minister who commands the majority in the House, " MP Herath told media while adding that the country would plunge into a deeper crisis if it is not done so.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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