The party leaders meeting which convened in the morning, concluded without a clear decision.

It concluded without a proper clear decision on whether parliament will convene before the election for the bond report debate.

However, the Speaker says a decision will be taken following consultations with  Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

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