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Sri Lanka Poised to Introduce Anti-Defection Bill for MPs

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Sri Lanka to introduce anti-defection bill for MPs switching parties.
Namal Rajapaksa fully supports bill to prevent party hopping.
Cabinet preparing to table bill; initial discussions underway.

Sri Lanka's Cabinet is preparing to table a bill in Parliament soon that would revoke the seats of Members of Parliament who switch political parties after being elected. Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced this on June 26, also stating the government has no plans to bring opposition MPs into the ruling party, despite various claims. Separately, MP Namal Rajapaksa voiced his full support for the anti-defection bill, arguing that voters elect representatives based on trust in their party and leader. The proposed legislation aims to address party hopping and uphold the mandate given by the people.

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Update #2\u00b7 Jun 1 · 12:02 PM

Initial discussions have begun to draft an anti-defection bill that would disqualify MPs who switch parties, confirmed Judicial and National Integration Minister Harsahna Nanayakkara. This initiative aims to prevent MPs from defying the public mandate, according to the government. SLPP National Organizer and MP Namal Rajapaksa has expressed his full support for the bill, stating that voters elect MPs based on trust in their party and leader.

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