Ruling party decides to back MR as PM

21 Apr, 2022

The ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has decided to back Mahinda Rajapaksa as Prime Minister.

The SLPP Parliamentary Group had approved a proposal to strengthen the Government and continue under the leadership of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The SLPP Parliamentary Group had noted that the Government must be strengthened to address the current crisis in the country.

The ruling party unanimously agreed that the Government must continue with Mahinda Rajapaksa as Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister briefed the SLPP on the steps being taken to address the crisis.

The Prime Minister’s Office also dismissed claims that there was instability in the Government. (Colombo Gazette)

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