The group of Muslim parliamentarians who resigned from their ministerial portfolios, called on the Buddhist Chief Prelates today (Jun 11) to explain the reason behind their resignation.
Speaking at the meeting, former minister Rauff Hakeem had explained to the Chief Prelates of the Asgiri and Malwathu Chapters that the decision to resign was taken in order to ensure the country's security.
He had also stated that the group of muslim parliamentarians will abide by the advices given to them by the Chief Prelates during the discussion.
During the meeting, the Asgiri Chapter's Chief Prelate Ven. Galagama Aththadhassi Thera had said that the people of this country must live as citizens of one country instead of creating divisions among themselves.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval to change the wording “exceeding six years” in paragraph (b) of Article 83 of the Constitution to “exceeding five years” with reference to the President’s tenure.
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