Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena and Shanakiyan Rasamanickam elected as Co-Chairs of Parliamentary Caucus for Open Parliament Initiative

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Science and Technology Minister Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena (left) and MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam

MP Jagath Manuwarna elected as Convener of Caucus, four Deputy Co-Chairs elected

The inaugural meeting of the Parliamentary Caucus for Open Parliament Initiative which was reinstated for the 10th Parliament took place on Wednesday.

The meeting held at Parliament premises, elected Science and Technology Minister Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena and MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam as Co-Chairs of the Caucus.

The name of Minister Hon. Prof. Abeysena as Co-Chair of the Caucus was proposed by MP Dr. Janaka Senarathna and was seconded by MP Bhagya Sri Herath. The name of MP Rasamanickam was proposed by the Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and was seconded by MP Nalin Bandara.

In addition, MP Jagath Manuwarna was elected as the Convener of this Caucus and MPs Chamindrani Kiriella, Chandana Sooriyaarachchi, S. M. Marikkar and Thushari Jayasinghe were elected as Co-Deputy Chairs.

Addressing the Caucus, the new Co-Chairs mentioned that they are looking forward to doing all the work that can be done through this caucus to bring the Parliament closer to the people and expecting full support from all.