A special opposition leader’s parliamentary committee led by opposition leader Sajith Premadasa was set up yesterday with the approval of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. 

The committee formed in committee room eight is a first in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary history.

The committee headed by Premadasa is expected to discuss issues in various fields. It will also focus on combating corruption and fraud, setting up procedures for exemplary governance as well as providing solutions to issues faced by various fields of concern.  The inaugural meeting was attended by representatives of the Government Radiological Technologists Association, the Association of Government Pharmacists, the Association of Medical Professionals for Civil Rights and the Institute of Health Professionals.  Premadasa said the committee was appointed not to fulfil a political agenda but to instead reveal the truth to the country and its people. Several MPs were also in attendance.  

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