Other posts this week

Aside from the posts of Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairperson of Committees, the following MPs were also confirmed in their posts this week.

Sajith Premadasa has been recognized by the Speaker as the Leader of the Opposition in the 9th Parliament. Ministers Dinesh Gunawardena and Johnston Fernando meanwhile, assumed duties as Leader of the House and Chief Government Whip respectively.

SJB Kandy district MP Lakshman Kiriella has been appointed Chief Opposition Whip.

MPs Dilan Perera and Jayantha Katagoda have been appointed as Deputy Government Whips of Parliament.

In addition to this, MPs Jagath Pushpakumara, Mohamed Muzammil and Asanka Navaratne have been appointed as Assistant Government Whips.These posts have been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.