Category: Politics
President emphasizes forming an all-party government to build Sri Lanka
President Ranil Wickramesinghe stated that his objective is to form an all-party government by bringing together all political parties and to commence a new journey in order to overcome the social, economic and political challenges facing the country. President speaking at the ceremony held at the Malwathu Maha Viharaiya Uposathagarya, said: After assuming the Office […]
Parliament elects Ranil Wickremesinghe as Succeeding President of Sri Lanka
Parliament on Wednesday elected Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Succeeding President by the votes of the Members of Parliament. Accordingly, Ranil Wickremesinghe received 134 votes, Dullas Alahapperuma received 82 votes and Anura Kumara Dissanayake received 3 votes. The names of three Members of Parliament were proposed and seconded in the Parliament yesterday (19) for the vacancy […]
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Acting President of Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s interim President on Friday until Parliament elects a successor to Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Wickremesinghe, 73, took his oath of office before chief justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, Wickremesinghe’s office said in a statement. Sri Lanka’s new president will be elected through Parliament next week, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena […]
Sri Lanka President steps down officially
Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has officially stepped down from his post. He made the announcement speaking to reporters from his official residence, earlier on Friday. Abeywardena said as per Article 38 (1) of the constitution he received the letter of resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa , on Friday […]
CCC urges immediate resignation of President & calls upon all parties to support constitutional process to resolve crisis
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce notes with dismay that the President has not submitted his letter of resignation to the Speaker on 13th July as promised and urges that this is done without any further delay as requested by leaders of political parties, joint chambers, civil society organizations and the vast number of people who […]
President’s messages only through Speaker: Presidential Secretariat
All messages issued by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will be released by the Speaker after the information is given to him by the President, the Presidential Secretariat said in a statement. “Therefore, kindly request that only the announcements issued by the Speaker be considered as official announcements issued by the President,” the statement further said.
Statement from CA Sri Lanka on ongoing political crisis
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), in its standing as the National Body of Accountants, welcomes the announcement of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down on July 13th, which was conveyed to the people by the Speaker of Parliament Honourable Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, on the eve of July 09th CA […]
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign from Presidency: Speaker
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed that he will resign from the Presidency on the 13th of July, the Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said.
Sri Lankan PM ready to resign to make way for an all-party government
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has told the party leaders that he is willing to resign and make way for an all-party government to take over. A majority of the Party Leaders have decided that the President and the Prime Minister must resign immediately. The majority view of the Party Leaders was that the […]
CCC Calls for President to resign & party leaders to ensure smooth transition of power
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce reiterates its call for President Gotabaya Rajapakse to resign immediately for the sake of the country and its stability as he has lost the trust and confidence of the people as aptly demonstrated by the heightened protests witnessed today on an unprecedented scale around President’s House and President’s Office. Further, […]
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Protesters in Colombo Fort, who broke through police barricades to reach the entrance of the President’s House, have entered the premises. The group is currently protesting inside the President’s House. Protesters have also entered the Presidential Secretariat.
Ceylon Chamber appeals to all parties to prevent violence on 9th July
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce notes that a number of political parties, professional associations and civil society organizations have called for mass protests on 9 th July. While clearly understanding the views of the general public and recognizing their freedom of speech and right to express views through public protests, CCC appeals to all parties to […]