State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna has clinched the esteemed position of chairman for the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA). 

The decision was reached through a democratic process, underscoring the parliamentary system's commitment to transparency and accountability.

Alongside Alagiyawanna, a cadre of distinguished Members of Parliament has been nominated to serve on the committee. The roster includes MPs Tissa Attanayake, Kabir Hashim, Niroshan Perera, J. C. Alawathuwala, Ashok Abeysinghe, Sivagnanam Shritharan, Hector Appuhamy, M. Udayakumar, Weerasumana Weerasinghe, and Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Their collective expertise and dedication are anticipated to enrich the committee's mandate and foster effective governance practices.

In a parallel announcement, MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena has secured the chairmanship of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), marking another significant appointment within the parliamentary framework.