Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned why the government is trying to rush the debate on the no‑confidence motion when the Education Minister is out of the country.
Addressing the Parliament today, he further said that the Constitution outlines the procedure for bringing such motions, and it is not something that should be done at the government’s discretion.
Premadasa said he cannot understand why the government wants to move a no‑confidence motion in the Education Minister’s absence, raising suspicion of a conspiracy against her.
“The Constitution specifies the process that must be followed for a no‑confidence motion. The timing and place are not decided by the government but by the proper procedure. We are not ready to debate whenever the government dictates,” he said.
The Opposition Leader assured that the opposition will present the motion properly with the required signatures and challenged the government, saying, “If possible, let’s begin a three‑day debate on education reforms tomorrow itself, as Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has demanded.”
Premadasa further emphasized that reforms must be implemented correctly.
“Publishing obscene websites is not state policy, even if it reflects someone’s personal preference in government. When society protests against such sites, the government still prints and distributes them, wasting huge sums, and then tries to blame the opposition,” he added. (Newswire)