Colombo (News 1st): MP Dr Jayampathy Wickramaratne resigned from his parliamentary position. When the parliament was convened today the Deputy Speaker informed the parliament that Dr Jayampathy Wickramaratne has handed over his letter of resignation to the Speaker.

President’s Counsel Jayampathy Wickremeratne became a national list MP during the 2015 General Election. While Jayampathy Wickremeratne was involved in several Parliamentary Select Committees, he was also actively involved in drafting the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.

He also served as a member of the Parliament Select Committee investigating the 21/04 attacks.

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