A no-confidence motion (NCM) against Deputy Defence Minister Major General (Retired) Aruna Jayasekara has been submitted to the Speaker of Parliament by opposition parties, citing serious concerns over his alleged involvement in key events linked to the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks.
A no-confidence motion (NCM) against Deputy Defence Minister Major General (Retired) Aruna Jayasekara has been submitted to the Speaker of Parliament by opposition parties, citing serious concerns over his alleged involvement in key events linked to the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks.
The motion, initially scheduled to be handed over yesterday, was delayed as the Speaker was in Polonnaruwa. It was formally submitted today.
Opposition parties argue that Jayasekara’s prior role as Commander of the Security Force (East) during the Vavunathivu police killings and the Sainthamaruthu explosion—both seen as crucial incidents leading up to the Easter bombings—raises serious questions about his suitability to hold office while investigations remain ongoing.
The motion also highlights a potential conflict of interest, alleging that Jayasekara's current role in the Ministry of Defence may allow him to influence subordinates or witnesses, undermining the integrity and impartiality of ongoing investigations.
It calls on Parliament to remove him from his ministerial post, stating that public trust in the investigation process cannot be restored while he remains in office.
Jayasekara, a retired Major General, entered Parliament via the National List in November 2024 and was subsequently appointed as Deputy Minister of Defence.
