Former Sri Lankan MPs Alert International Bodies to Parliament Irregularities

The Association of Former Members of Parliament of Sri Lanka has lodged complaints with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR). These letters, signed by former MP Premasiri Manage, highlight various alleged "institutional irregularities" and "problematic situations" within the Sri Lankan Parliament. Key concerns raised include the "illegal and malicious" suspension of Parliament's Deputy Secretary General, Chaminda Kularatne, and the Attorney General's decision not to represent the Speaker in a related Court of Appeal case. Additionally, the association cited the "illegal and immoral" abolition of former MPs' pensions as another significant issue. The group has urged these international bodies to thoroughly investigate the reported incidents.