A no-confidence motion against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakodi is scheduled to be debated in Parliament today.
The motion, submitted by the Opposition, is based on allegations related to the procurement and quality of coal imports and their impact on power generation. Opposition MPs have claimed that issues linked to coal procurement and supply contributed to disruptions in electricity generation, prompting the move to bring a no-confidence motion against the Minister.
The government, however, is expected to defeat the motion, given its parliamentary majority.
Meanwhile, a recent audit report that revealed alleged irregularities in coal procurement is also expected to come under discussion during the debate. In addition, Minister Kumara Jayakodi’s indictment in court over a corruption case linked to his tenure as a state official is also likely to be raised by Opposition members.
The motion was handed over to the Speaker last month, with the Committee on Parliamentary Business subsequently scheduling the debate for today.
The outcome of the vote is expected later today following the conclusion of the debate. (Newswire)