The Business Committee of Parliament has scheduled debates on the no-confidence motion targeting Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane for March 19 and 20, according to official sources.
The contentious motion, which has stirred political tensions in recent weeks, will be deliberated by members of Parliament over two days. The debate is set to commence on March 19 and continue into March 20, culminating in a decisive vote scheduled for 4:30 pm on the latter day.
This development follows heightened parliamentary proceedings amid growing dissatisfaction with the Speaker's conduct among certain factions within the legislature. The decision to table the no-confidence motion underscores the gravity of the situation, reflecting diverging views and concerns within the parliamentary landscape.
