Colombo (News1st) – Issuing a statement Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya has urged for calm from all political leaders and the general public.

The Speaker believes that we will be able to resolve the current political impasse in a democratic manner in accordance with the constitution. He reiterates that he will execute his duties as the Speaker of Parliament in a legal and impartial manner.

Jayasuriya calls on state sector workers to refrain from causing issues at their institutions in this current climate as this could sully the name of the country in the international arena.

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