June 05, Colombo (LNW): A proposal was officially presented to Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at the Parliament House yesterday (04), aiming to establish a dedicated Parliamentary Caucus for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
The initiative, led by MPs from the Ruling Party National People’s Power (NPP), Jagath Manuwarna and Ruwan Mapalagama, seeks to enhance the representation and advocacy of arts and culture within legislative discussions.
The submission, which was made in the presence of parliamentary officials, outlines the need for a specialised platform that would prioritise the development, preservation, and promotion of the country’s rich cultural heritage.
In the proposal, Manuwarna and Mapalagama emphasised the critical role that arts and culture play in shaping national identity, fostering social cohesion, and contributing to the economy through tourism and related industries.
According to the Department of Communications of Parliament, this proposal will now be presented to the Committee on Parliamentary Business at its upcoming session.
The committee will review the details of the proposal and determine the next steps, which could include drafting the necessary resolutions to establish the caucus officially.
