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Sri Lanka: Group of MPs bring no confidence motion against new PM Mahinda Rajapaksa

2 Nov 2018 10:47 PM by Bhupendra Singh Chundawat

The motion signed by leader of house Laxman Kiriella, reportedly has the support of 119 MPs in 225 member parliament. It was submitted to office of Parliament speaker and will be placed on the order book when Parliament next convenes. However, the uncertainty over convening of Parliament continues even as a spokesman from Rajapaksa side … Read more

Mahinda Rajapaksa sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister

26 Oct 2018 8:37 PM by Bhupendra Singh Chundawat

He was sworn in late evening by President Maithripala Sirisena at his office in Colombo. Earlier, the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) led by President Sirisena has decided to leave the unity government led by Ranil Wicremsinghe. President Sirisena’s Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the main constituent party of the UPFA, and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s … Read more