Speaker, Deputy Speaker & key positions in the 09th Parliament of Sri Lanka

Several key appointments were made at today's proceedings.

Speaker: MP Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena selected as the Speaker of the Parliament.

He was nominated by Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and seconded MP by Ranjith Madduma Bandara.

Deputy Speaker: Ranjith Siyambalapitiya was elected unanimously as the Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

His name was proposed by Minister Mahinda Amaraweera seconded by Minister Nimal Lanza.

Opposition Leader: Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced he recognizes the Leader of the Samagi Jana Balavegaya Sajith Premadasa as the Leader of the Opposition.

Deputy Chairman of Committees: MP Angajan Ramanathan was unanimously selected as the Deputy Chairman of Committees of the 9th Parliament.

His name was proposed by Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva.

Leader of the House: Minister Dinesh Gunawardena officially assumed duties as the Leader of the House on Wednesday (20) morning.

Chief Government Whip: Minister Johnston Fernando officially assumed duties as the Chief Government Whip of the 09th Parliament of Sri Lanka

Chief Opposition Whip: Lakshman Kiriella was appointed as the Chief Opposition Whip following a meeting on Thursday (20) evening in Parliament.