Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa has reported to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today.

It is reported that Rajapaksa had arrived at the Bribery Commission to record a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation. (Newswire)

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Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa has announced he will contest the Local Government Elections from the Hambantota District, representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party. 

Speaking to the media, Chamal Rajapaksa said the SLPP intends to largely present young candidates to contest from the Hambantota District.

He further said that the SLPP contestants also include women and senior persons, like himself. 

Stating that one can be on the top or bottom in politics, Chamal Rajapaksa said he will be starting from the bottom once again.

However, the former Speaker stopped short of revealing which local government body he will be contesting for. (Newswire)

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Parliamentarian Chamal Rajapaksa was the only Rajapaksa who participated in the vote on the government’s Domestic Debt Optimization programme, according to a statement from the Parliament of Sri Lanka.

Reportedly former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Namal Rajapaksa were absent during the vote.

Issuing a statement, Secretary General of Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera said that MP Chamal Rajapaksa participated in the voting with regard to the Resolution for the implementation of the Domestic Debt Optimization to restore the sovereign debt sustainability which was passed by a majority in Parliament recently (01).

She further confirmed that the reports published by the media about MP Chamal Rajapaksa not being present in the chamber at the time of the vote on the resolution are completely inaccurate. 

Secretary General of Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera also revealed that MP Chamal Rajapaksa voted in favour of the said resolution. (NewsWire)

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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Chamal Rajapaksa has been appointed as the Chair of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges.

He was unanimously appointed to the post yesterday (09) for the Fourth Session of the Ninth Parliament, it was reported.

MP Rajapaksa’s name was proposed by MP Ali Sabri Raheem and was seconded by State Minister Vijitha Berugoda.

Following the appointment, the Committee on Ethics and Privileges decided to take up matters that were discussed during the Third Session of the Ninth Parliament which are in pending status and agreed for them to be taken into future consideration.

The committee also held a discussion on holding a workshop for the heads of media organizations and a separate workshop to educate Members of Parliament regarding ethics and privileges.

Meanwhile, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa was also appointed yesterday (09) as the Chairman of the Parliament Sectorial Oversight Committee on International Relations. (NewsWire)

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