August 19, Colombo (LNW): Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne confirmed the receipt of a motion of no confidence aimed at the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retired) Aruna Jayasekara.
The motion, formally submitted by members of the opposition, bears the signatures of 31 MPs, including the Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa.
Addressing the chamber this morning shortly after sittings commenced at 9:30 a.m., the Speaker informed members that the document had been handed over on August 12. Dr Wickramaratne assured the House that he would thoroughly examine its contents before delivering a decision on the next procedural steps.
A no-confidence motion is a serious parliamentary instrument, typically indicating a perceived failure in conduct, policy, or accountability.
Major General Jayasekara, a retired military officer turned politician, has held the deputy portfolio in the Ministry of Defence during a period marked by both security challenges and institutional reforms. His critics have questioned aspects of his leadership, while his supporters argue that he has brought discipline and experience to a sensitive national role.
