INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, who tendered his resignation as the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has decided to remain in his position until the
end of April.He conveyed the decision while delivering a special statement in the House today.Siyambalapitiya also noted that he would not
be using the privileges entitled to the post of Deputy Speaker effective from April 05, the date of submission of his resignation.After the
Sirisena would represent the Parliament independently, Siyambalapitiya informed the President of his intention to resign as the Deputy
democracy needs to be maintained.As the post of the Deputy Speaker of Parliament is an independent appointment and taking into account the
need to continue the parliamentary proceedings amidst the present situation, President Rajapaksa had told Siyambalapitiya that his
resignation would be dismissed.
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