UNP TO OCCUPY GOVT. BENCHES DURING PARLIAMENT SITTINGS

The UNP claimed yesterday that it would occupy the government benches when Parliament meets today (15).

UNP MP Sujeewa Senasinghe revealed this at a media briefing held last evening.“we will occupy the seats meant for government MPS when the House reconvenes as we have emerged as the legitimate government and as a majority of MPS rejected the administration led by newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa,” he said.

“We hope the Speaker and the staff in the House will provide seats on the side where government MPS usually sit,” he added.

He went on to justify the Speaker’s decision to take up a voice vote in the House . “There are provisions for the Speaker to call for a voice vote when the he gets no help from parliamentarians, without allowing a debate or a vote to take place,” he said.

It was revealed that discussions were underway to decide on the next course of action and to ensure normalcy in the country.

MP Harshana Rajakaruna also expressed similar sentiments during the news briefing.