Monetary deal behind Chaminda Wijesiri’s resignation?: Aluthgamage
Posted on January 10th, 2024
By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana Courtesy The Daily Mirror
Colombo, Jan 10 (Daily Mirror) – SLPP MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage who questioned the alleged deal behind the resignation of SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri, where it has been reported that the latter had accepted a sum of Rs. 90 million to vacate his seat for the person who is next in the SJB list in the Badulla District to come into Parliament, requested the Speaker to look into the matter.
It has been reported that Chaminda Wijesiri has accepted a sum of Rs. 90 million to vacate his seat for the next person in the list to come into Parliament. All MPs have been ridiculed by these reports. Therefore this drama has adversely affected all MPs,” MP Aluthgamage said.
Also, the MP said there is an issue in swearing in Nayana Wasalathilaka who is next in the SJB list as he is a duel citizen.
There is an issue in swearing in the next person in the list as he is a dual citizen. The Speaker should look into all these matters as it adversely affects all MPs,” Aluthgamage added.