SLPP MP elected as Deputy Speaker

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SLPP MP Ajith Rajapaksa has been elected as the Deputy Speaker of Parliament with a majority of 31 votes.

Two MPs were nominated for the post, SJB MP Rohini Kaviratne whose name was nominated by Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa and seconded by SJB MP Lakshman Kiriella and SLPP MP Ajith Rajapaksa whose name was nominated by Minister G.L. Peiris and seconded by SLPP MP Samanpriya Herath.

As the voting has taken thereafter, Rajapaksa secured 109 votes and Kaviratne, 78 votes.

MIAP

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