INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
parliamentarian noted that an issue concerning his educational qualifications had surfaced over the past couple of days
at this moment he is not in possession of certain documents required to confirm his educational qualifications and that while he has
order to avoid inconveniencing the government and the people who had placed their trust in us, I have decided to resign from the position of
directory.Opposition parties had demanded a clarification on whether he genuinely holds a doctorate and have called on the government to
contesting the general elections
Following his election as Speaker, his name was listed as Dr
Asoka Ranwala on the official website of the Parliament of Sri Lanka.However, the issue gained attention when university professors and
Ranwala had subsequently stated that he would address the allegations at the appropriate time.Meanwhile, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
parliamentary group, led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, today commenced signing the Motion of No Confidence against the Speaker of
Parliament over the issue.
