8.4.2008
Chaos prevailed in Parliament today
for the most part with the Opposition protesting the appointment
of Acting Parliamentary Secreetary, Dhammika Kithulgoda.
The United National Party charged that the appointment was
not in order since Kithulgoda also held the post of Secretary,
Constitutional Council.
However, the Speaker, W.J.M. Lokubandara determined that
the appointment did not violate any regulation.
UNP MPs continued to disrupt proceedings, including a special
vote of appreciation for the former Parliamentary Secretary,
Priyani Wijesekera.
The Speaker was forced to adjourn proceedings on three occasions.
Earlier a special statement was made by JVP Parliamentarian
and until recently the leader of the party's parliamentary
group, Wimal Weerawansa, where he responded to various allegations
and speculations appearing in certain media regarding his
status within the party.
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