A no-confidence motion against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakodi is scheduled to be debated in Parliament today.
The motion, submitted by the Opposition, centres on allegations related to the procurement and quality of coal imports and their impact on power generation. Opposition MPs claim that issues in coal procurement and supply contributed to disruptions in electricity generation, prompting the move against the Minister.
Despite the challenge, the government is expected to defeat the motion, given its parliamentary majority.
A recent audit report highlighting alleged irregularities in coal procurement is also likely to come under discussion during the debate. In addition, Opposition members are expected to raise the Minister’s indictment in court over a corruption case linked to his tenure as a state official.
The motion was handed over to the Speaker last month, with the Committee on Parliamentary Business subsequently scheduling the debate for today. The outcome of the vote is expected later in the day following the conclusion of proceedings.