The No Confidence Motion against Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has been defeated after being taken up for a vote in Parliament today (Sep 08).
The motion was presented by the Opposition over the shortage of medicines and medical supplies in Sri Lanka, and several deaths reported at state hospitals in the recent past due to the administration of substandard medication.
The Motion of No Confidence was taken up for debate in Parliament for a period of three days this week with a vote being held today.
During the vote, the No Confidence Motion was defeated with 113 MPs voting against it and 73 MPs voting in favour. (NewsWire)