Former Energy Minister Gamini Lokuge’s house located in Piliyandala has been raided by the residents, following days of anti-government protests in the country.
A huge cutout placed nearby has also been set on fire.
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President ready to allow any party to form government if 113-majority proven
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (04) stated that the opportunity will be given to any party to form a government should they be able to show a 113-majority in Parliament.
The above revelation was made by former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga.
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Ruling Party MPs summoned for urgent meeting – 132 MPs appear
A Ruling Party meeting is currently being held under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat.
Reportedly, 132 Ruling Party MPs have joined the event.
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SLFP leaves government
The Parliamentary group of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has decided to leave the government and act as an independent group.
Accordingly, the 14 MPs representing the SLFP will be serving in Parliament as independent members.
Coincided with the SLFP’s decision, state ministers representing the party, Priyankara Jayaratne, Lasantha Alagiyawanna and Duminda Dissanayake have resigned from their ministerial portfolios.
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New Ministers appointed – Sabry shifts from Justice to Finance
New Ministries have been appointed following the resignation of the Cabinet of Ministries.
Mohammed Ali Sabry – Finance Minister
Prof. G.L. Peiris – Foreign Affairs Minister
Johnston Fernando – Highway Minister
Dinesh Gunawardena – Education Minister
These ministers have been appointed on a temporary basis until a permanent Cabinet is appointed, sources added.
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President invites all parties representing Parliament to accept ministries
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has delivered a special invitation to all political parties representing Parliament to accept ministries in assisting the mission to resolve the current crisis.
In a statement issued by the President’s Media Unit, he urged that all parties must unite as a national effort to resolve the national crisis which according to him has occurred due to the economic crisis befallen the country and other global issues.
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CBSL Governor tenders resignation
Ajith Nivard Cabraal confirmed that he will be resigning from his post as the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
In a tweet, Cabraal noted that he has submitted his resignation to the President.
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Artists protest against government near Diyatha Uyana (PHOTOS)
Public protests demanding the stepping down of the President and the government continue to grow and a number of protest have been organised in various parties of the country today (04) as well.
Meanwhile, a group of Sri Lankan artists have also staged a peaceful protest near the Diyatha Uyana park.
Photos: Kasun Pussewela (Facebook)
Coalitions not needed, people want President to step down: JVP
Unorganised people with no political affiliation are taking to the streets demanding the stepping back of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and not any Cabinet swap or a coalition government, said Leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking to a briefing.
Any Cabinet swap or the formation of a coalition government does not serve the purpose of solving the crises befallen the country, the JVP Leader emphasised, adding that a person who is unable to face the public amidst protests or even set foot out in the open is not suitable to serve as the leader of the country.
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Dinesh Gunawardena says all Cabinet Ministers signed a letter of resignation
During the discussion held at Temple Trees yesterday (03) under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, all the Cabinet Ministers decided to step back from their ministries and signed a letter, said Dinesh Gunawardena.
The Minister added that this letter was handed over to the Prime Minister yesterday itself and a copy will be handed over to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (04). The matter will be discussed between the President and the Prime Minister as well, he noted.
Despite the Entire Cabinet of Ministers’ resignation, Mahinda Rajapaksa will continue to serve as the Prime Minister, Gunawardena went on, adding that despite the Cabinet Ministers’ resignation, no decision on State Ministers has yet been taken.
As of now a number of Cabinet Ministers including Namal Rajapaksa and Mohammed Ali Sabry have publicly acknowledged their resignations. In addition, SLFP Secretary General Dayasiri Jayasekara has also confirmed his resignation in a letter addressed to the President.
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