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Opp. MPs stage walkout over Speaker's bias against them

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June 18, 2025

Govt. blames them for misbehaviour in Parliament

- BY SAMAN INDRAJITH

MPs of the SJB and some other Opposition parties staged a walkout in Parliament yesterday, protesting against the Speaker's refusal to allow them to discuss the escalating Israel-Iran conflict and its potential impact on Sri Lanka.

The walkout was followed by a special meeting of Opposition leaders, held at the Parliament complex, chaired by Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa. Among those present were MPs Dilith Jayaweera, Namal Rajapaksa, and Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna.

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