Former Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) around 9:00 a.m. today. 

It is reported that he was summoned to provide a statement in connection with a special investigation currently being conducted by the Bribery Commission. (Newswire)

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s body must be preserved for public display for future generations, former Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapkshe said. 

Speaking to the media, Ajith Rajapkshe said Mahinda Rajapaksa was a celebrated figure of the nation for ending a 30-year civil war.

He further said, as such, after his demise, Mahinda Rajapaksa’s body must be preserved for public display, such as the late Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin and Vietnamese revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh. 

“Leaders of these countries decided that no matter the cost, such leaders must be respected by future generations even after their demise,” he said. 

Rajapakshe said that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure the security of the former President. 

Ajith Rajapkshe further alleged that the government was attempting to belittle Mahinda Rajapaksa’s legacy and prominence as a leader of Sri Lanka and efforts to end the long civil war. (Newswire)

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Parliament proceedings have been adjourned until 04.00 pm today, Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe informed the Parliament today.

The Deputy Speaker said this decision had been taken as relevant MPs from both the Government and opposition sides scheduled to address the Chamber were not present.

The Ruling Party’s MPs include Prof. Ranjith Bandara, Suren Raghavan, M. M. Muszhaaraff, Bandula Guanwardena, Suresh Vadivel, and Shehan Semasinghe. 

Meanwhile, the Opposition MPs include Harsha de Silva, M.A. Sumanthiran, Vijitha Herath, Patalai Champika Ranawaka, Niroshan Perera, S.M. Marikkar, Prof. Charitha Herath, Gamini Waleboda, Nalaka Godahewa, Thushara Indunil Amarasena, Velu Kumar, Udaya Kumara, Charles Nirmalanathan, Sellarasa Gajendran, and Weerasumana Weerasinghe.

Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe announced that therefore, the Parliament session has been temporarily suspended until this evening. (NewsWire)

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