A committee of senior members will be appointed to look into the riotous conduct of Parliament

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today (Dec. 08) announced the appointment of a committee to submit a report on the recent unruly behaviour of Members of Parliament inside the Chambers.

 

Addressing the House on Dec. 04, Chief Opposition Whip, MP Lakshman Kiriella stressed that the opposition members would not attend the parliamentary sittings if their safety is not ensured.

 

They alleged the ruling party MPs of acts of violence and refused to enter the Chambers until the safety of opposition members is assured.

 

However, following a discussion with the Speaker, the SJB lawmakers decided to attend the parliamentary sittings starting today (Dec. 08) following their boycott.