The leader of the UNP Ranil Wickremesinghe welcomed the Appeal Court interim injunction verdict delivered yesterday calling it a triumph of democratic institutions over the whims of individuals as part of the good governance agenda.
In a statement posted on his Twitter handle, Mr. Wickremesinghe said the UNP-led alliance will continue to defend the sovereignty of the citizens.
He added that the party stands ready to face elections in a legitimate manner in line with the constitution.
The triumph of democratic institutions over the whims of individuals is the legacy of the good governance agenda. We will continue to defend the sovereignty of our citizens and we stand ready to face elections in a legitimate manner in line with the constitution.
— Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) December 3, 2018
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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