Namal resigns from international relations Sectoral Oversight Committee

06 Aug, 2024

MP Namal Rajapaksa resigned from the Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations, Parliament was informed.

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhane said that a vacancy had been created in the committee as MP Namal Rajapaksa had resigned.

Accordingly, the Speaker said that SLPP MP Premanath C. Dolawatte was appointed to replace Rajapaksa in the committee.

The reason for Rajapaksa’s resignation was not known but it comes as the SLPP prepared to nominate its own candidate for the presidential election.

The presidential election will take place on 21st September. (Colombo Gazette)

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