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Parliament to Convene for Debate on Current National Situation

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Update #2\u00b7 Apr 7 · 1:46 PM

Parliament will convene tomorrow, April 8th, after the cancellation of the previously declared Wednesday public holiday. This decision was made today (April 7th) at a Parliamentary Business Committee meeting chaired by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramarathne, with Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera issuing a statement. The session, featuring an adjournment debate on the current national situation proposed by the government party, is scheduled from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM under Standing Orders 22(1) to 22(6). Previously, Parliament was not expected to meet tomorrow due to the Wednesday holiday policy. No changes are anticipated for parliamentary proceedings on April 9th and 10th.

The Sri Lankan Parliament is scheduled to convene tomorrow, April 8th, for a special session. This sitting will feature a one-day adjournment debate concerning the nation's prevailing situation, initiated by a government party proposal. The decision was made by the Committee on Parliamentary Business, chaired by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, and confirmed by Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera. This special convening follows the cancellation of Wednesday's government holiday. Proceedings are expected to begin at 9:30 a.m., with specific time slots allocated for parliamentary business.

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