Opposition Parliamentarians convened yesterday to discuss the decline in national security in Sri Lanka at present, which they said has resulted in hampering their public services.
A special discussion, chaired by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, was held in Parliament with the participation of several opposition party leaders.
During the meeting, the opposition party leaders acknowledged the risks to public life and risks in performing their public services in freedom, due to the current decline in national security.
As such, it was decided at the discussion to inform Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne to summon the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Director General of the Ministerial Security Division for a discussion on the matter.
The group met Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne in Parliament yesterday and informed him of their decisions and proposals.
Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara highlighted the risks faced by opposition MPs due to making statements against the government.
He further requested the government to reinstate the Police Security provided to Parliamentarians, which was withdrawn under the Anura Kumara Dissanayake Government. (Newswire)
