Parliament Schedules Debate on Repeal of Presidential Entitlements

September 09, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary Affairs Committee has confirmed that the debate on the Second Reading of the proposed legislation to repeal entitlements granted to former Presidents will take place tomorrow (10).

According to a statement issued by the Communications Department of Parliament, the debate is scheduled to run from 11.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

The bill, which seeks to revoke certain privileges previously afforded to former heads of state, has drawn significant public and political attention, with tomorrow’s session expected to prompt robust discussion across party lines.

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