Opposition urges government to table letter granting presidential pardon to RR in Parliament

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The Opposition today (29) urged the government to table the letter granting presidential pardon to former MP Ranjana Ramanayake in Parliament. The request was made by Chief Opposition Whip MP Lakshman Kiriella as the initial affairs of Parliament commenced this morning.

Kiriella further pointed out that the relevant letter must be studied.

In response, Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapaksa said the relevant letter can be tabled in Parliament. The letter, accordingly, will be tabled in Parliament soon, he added.

MIAP

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