The official Gazette alert confirming the resignation of Asoka Ranwala from the position of Speaker of Parliament has actually been provided, signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr.
Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.According to the notification, Ranwala has resigned from the position effective from December 13.
Meanwhile, the opposition has likewise chosen to propose a prospect from the opposition for the vacant position of the Speaker.Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa specified that the proposition will be made with the consensus of all opposition parties.
He made this announcement while dealing with the media after a parliamentary group meeting held last evening (16 ).
The ruling party likewise held a parliamentary group meeting the other day, throughout which a last agreement was reached concerning the brand-new Speaker.Chief Government Whip and Minister of Health and Media, Dr.
Nalinda Jayatissa, confirmed that the appointment of the brand-new Speaker will be made when the Parliament convenes today.