In a bid to find a solution and an end to the current political impasse in the country, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya is set to meet with President Maithripala Sirisena this evening (Nov 15).
Meanwhile, speaking at a briefing MP Patali Champika Runawaka said Party leaders who supported the No Confidence motion, will also be attending this gathering with the President scheduled to take place at 5pm. A number of senior UNP MPs are also expected to join.
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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