Chief Opposition Whip Parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella says they will go before the Supreme Court if the Speaker fails to intervene in the threats faced by opposition Parliamentarians by government members.
MP Kiriella speaking in Parliament today said they have also notified the Inter-Parliamentary Union of the developments.
He said the Samagi Jana Balawegaya does not seek to take the matter outside of Parliament, yet called on the Speaker to reach decisions on what was witnessed.
MP Kiriella said Parliament cannot be controlled by ‘chili powder gangs’ adding that tarnished the reputation of the previous Parliament as well.
Chief Government Whip Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said certain words that were exchanged were inappropriate and called for the committee to commence proceedings promptly.
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka joining the debate said incidents have been witnessed in Parliament during the present and past government’s terms.
MP Fonseka requested the Speaker to ensure everyone’s safety and to provide the House an assurance.
MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara said all 225 Members of Parliament must help change people’s notion of Parliament adding the public is displeased.
