By Newswire Editorial
Special security arrangements will be implemented at the Sri Lankan Parliament ahead of the presentation of the 2027 National Budget on Thursday, November 12.
According to an announcement issued to Members of Parliament, the entire parliamentary building, including MPs’ restrooms and wardrobes, will undergo security inspections on November 11 and 12.
Additional security measures will be enforced on Budget Day, with designated high-security areas and other sensitive locations within the Parliament complex subjected to inspections.
The Public Gallery will be restricted to invited guests only, with invitation cards issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
MPs have been requested to arrive with drivers wherever possible and avoid bringing guests to Parliament.
Those driving their own vehicles will be assisted by parliamentary staff drivers stationed at the Members’ Entrance, Staff Entrance and Public Entrance.
The parliamentary vehicle park will remain closed on November 12, with MPs’ vehicles directed to designated parking areas.
Invited guests will be required to present their invitation cards and verify their identities with police officers stationed at the Jayanthipura entrance before proceeding to the Public Entrance.
Meanwhile, the Traffic Police and nearby police stations will implement a special traffic management plan around Parliament.
All MPs have been requested to cooperate with the Serjeant-at-Arms and security personnel during the implementation of the special arrangements. (Newswire)