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No-Confidence Motion Against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody Defeated by 104 Votes in Parliament

The Sri Lankan Parliament is today, April 10, debating a no-confidence motion brought against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody. Submitted by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and other opposition parties, the motion primarily cites the alleged importation of substandard coal and a failure to ensure adequate quality coal for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant. Accusations also include the minister's failure to exercise constitutional powers related to energy management. In anticipation of the vote, all government Members of Parliament have been instructed to remain in Colombo and refrain from foreign travel. A vote on the motion is expected to take place this evening, with most opposition parties reportedly agreeing to support it.

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Update #7\u00b7 Apr 11 · 11:15 AM

The vote on the no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, which was defeated by a majority of 104 votes, was held around 6:00 PM. Additionally, during the parliamentary debate, the government announced a decision to investigate all coal ships imported into Sri Lanka from 2009 to date.

Update #6\u00b7 Apr 11 · 12:31 AM

The no-confidence motion, which was submitted to the Speaker on March 19, was also signed by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa. The accusations against Minister Jayakody specifically cited his alleged failure to ensure the procurement of adequate and quality coal for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai, with this negligence reportedly amounting to a breach of ministerial duty.

Update #5\u00b7 Apr 10 · 1:46 PM

The no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, which was defeated by a majority of 104 votes, was specifically presented by SJB MP Ajith P. Perera. Members of Parliament from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), New Democratic Front (NDF), Tamil National Alliance (TNA), and independent MP Archuna Ramanadan voted in favor of the motion. This marks the first no-confidence motion brought against a minister in the current government.

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