COLOMBO (News 1st): The Motion of No Confidence signed by the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) against Minister of Energy – Udaya Gammanpila over the recent fuel price hike was handed over to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Tuesday morning (Jun. 22).

Chief Opposition Whip, Lakshman Kiriella handed over the No-Confidence Motion against Minister Udaya Gammanpila to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, News 1st’s Parliamentary correspondent said.

Parliament convened at 10:00 AM today (Jun. 22), under the patronage of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.

The Second Reading of the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill and Regulations under the Lands Acquisition Act will be taken up for debate today (22), News 1st’s Parliamentary correspondent noted.

The adjournment motion by the government will be taken up for debate from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM today (22).

During the Party Leaders’ Meeting held on Monday (Jun. 21), a decision was reached to hold parliamentary sessions only on Tuesday (Jun. 22) and Wednesday (Jun. 23) for this week.

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